Hervé Renard has been appointed as the new head coach of the Tunisia national football team, following a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden on Sunday, June 15, 2026, in Monterrey, Mexico, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) dismissed previous coach Sabri Lamouchi after the loss.
Renard, a French manager known for his success with African teams, previously led Zambia to the Africa Cup of Nations title in 2012 and Ivory Coast in 2015. He also coached Morocco at the 2018 World Cup and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 World Cup, where they defeated eventual champions Argentina.
The FTF confirmed the appointment on June 16, 2026, stating that Renard will take charge immediately for the remainder of the tournament. Tunisia, who lost their opening match 5-1 to Sweden, still have group stage games against Mexico and Poland.
Renard's first match as Tunisia coach is expected to be against Mexico on June 20, 2026, at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. The team aims to recover from the heavy defeat and advance in the competition.
