Tunisia appoints Hervé Renard as head coach after ending Sabri Lamouchi’s tenure following the national team’s 5-1 defeat by Sweden in its 2026 World Cup Group F opener. Multiple outlets report that the Tunisian Football Federation announces the change shortly after the heavy loss, with some descriptions noting Lamouchi’s dismissal occurs after just one match in charge of the tournament.
Renard, a French coach, takes over for Tunisia’s remaining Group F games, which sources say include matches against Japan and the Netherlands. The federation’s decision is framed across reports as an attempt to restart Tunisia’s World Cup campaign after results that culminate in one of the team’s largest World Cup defeats.
Sources also describe Renard’s coaching background, including his previous roles with Saudi Arabia—where he led the team to a notable World Cup upset over Argentina in 2022—and his later experience coaching the France women’s team. Renard is expected to arrive to take charge immediately for the remainder of the tournament matches.
