The Tunisian Football Federation has appointed Hervé Renard as the new head coach of the national team following the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi after just one match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Key highlights:
- Hervé Renard was appointed Tunisia head coach after Sabri Lamouchi was sacked.
- Lamouchi was dismissed after Tunisia’s 5-1 World Cup loss to Sweden.
- Renard takes charge with two Group F matches remaining.
- The coach has previously won AFCON titles with Zambia and Ivory Coast.
- His task is to revive Tunisia’s World Cup qualification hopes.
Lamouchi’s tenure came to an abrupt end only hours after Tunisia suffered a humiliating 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening Group F match on Monday, a result that left the North Africans at the bottom of the group and prompted swift action from the federation.
The heavy loss exposed major defensive frailties and dealt a significant blow to Tunisia’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages, with the team’s performances drawing widespread criticism.
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Renard, one of Africa’s most accomplished international coaches, now takes charge with the immediate task of reviving Tunisia’s World Cup campaign.
The Frenchman boasts an impressive résumé, having led both Zambia and Ivory Coast to Africa Cup of Nations titles and previously managed Morocco and Saudi Arabia at the FIFA World Cup.
With two crucial Group F matches remaining, Renard will be expected to quickly steady the team and keep Tunisia’s qualification hopes alive despite the difficult start to the tournament.
