World Cup 2026| Hervé Renard announces his departure from Tunisia's management

Hervé Renard has confirmed he will not continue as the coach of Tunisia's national football team following their exit from the 2026 World Cup. The French manager, who took charge mid-tournament after Sabri Lamouchi's dismissal, announced his decision on social media. "Before I leave, I want to thank the FTF (Tunisian Football Federation) for allowing me to participate in the 2026 World Cup," Renard wrote on Instagram. "It was an honor to represent Tunisia and live this unforgettable experience. I wish the best for this Tunisian team for the future." Renard's arrival in the midst of the World Cup was a surprise, coming after Tunisia's heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening match. However, under his leadership, the team suffered further losses, falling 4-0 to Japan and 3-1 to the Netherlands, resulting in their elimination from the group stage. Tunisia was the sole African nation among the ten participating teams not to advance to the knockout rounds. Renard, who had previously been dismissed as Saudi Arabia's coach two months before the tournament, had hinted that his role with Tunisia might be temporary, though neither he nor the federation had completely closed the door on a continued partnership.

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Before I leave, I want to thank the FTF (Tunisian Football Federation) for allowing me to participate in the 2026 World Cup. It was an honor to represent Tunisia and live this unforgettable experience. I wish the best for this Tunisian team for the future. I am sure that it will continue to grow, make the people vibrate and write beautiful pages of history.