Tunisia have moved swiftly to replace Sabri Lamouchi, who was sacked after the team’s opening FIFA World Cup match, by announcing the appointment of Herve Renard for the remainder of the tournament.
Lamouchi was relieved of his duties following the 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their opening match at Monterrey Stadium.
Renard now takes the reins at the Eagles of Carthage until the end of the global finals, although there is an agreement for a possible expansion of that role after the tournament.
In a statement, the Tunisian Football Association announced that the 57-year-old French coach, in charge of Saudi Arabia at the previous World Cup, will take immediate control of the side.
Tunisia’s next challenge comes against Japan on 20 June in Monterrey.
Herve Renard experience
For Renard, this is already his third World Cup with different national teams. In 2018 he led Morocco, where the team finished the group stage with two losses and a draw, and in 2022 he worked with Saudi Arabia, which sensationally defeated Argentina, but also did not advance from the group.
Additionally, Renard coached at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, where the French national team reached the quarterfinals, losing to Australia.
The next Tunisia national team match at the 2026 World Cup will be played on June 21 against Japan.
The coaching change underscores Tunisia’s ambitions for the tournament and their resolve to continue battling in the group stage.
