Tunisia sacks coach Sabri Lamouchi and replaces him with Frenchman Hervé Renard after a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening match at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Multiple outlets report that the change happens quickly, with Lamouchi leaving after just one game, described as one of Tunisia’s worst World Cup results. The Tunisian Football Federation announces Renard’s appointment in response to the loss, with Renard expected to lead the team for the remainder of the group stage.
Several sources also outline Renard’s background. They describe him as a two-time Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach and note his prior coaching experience, including work with Saudi Arabia and the France women’s team. Some reports specify that Renard will take charge for Tunisia’s final Group F matches against Japan and the Netherlands.
Overall, the reports agree that Tunisia’s decision follows immediate pressure from the opening defeat, and that Renard is brought in to try to rescue the team’s campaign going forward.
