Tunisia has made a significant change ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) has officially appointed French coach Hervé Renard as the new head coach of the national team.
This decision follows the immediate dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi after a disappointing 5-1 loss to Sweden in their Group F opener.
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For the World Cup… and beyond
The FTF stated in an official announcement that Renard will assume his responsibilities immediately, maintaining the same financial conditions as the previous coaching staff.
The contract binds the esteemed French coach to the team for the remainder of the World Cup campaign, with plans for both sides to discuss a long-term project after the tournament concludes.
Given the tight schedule, there is no time for delay; the new coach’s first task begins immediately. The federation noted that an official press conference with Renard will take place at the training facility, just half an hour before he leads his inaugural training session.
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Another dismissal amidst a World Cup
This abrupt coaching change during the tournament recalls past issues for the ‘Carthage Eagles.’ It is not the first instance of the Tunisian national team switching coaches mid-World Cup; a similar situation occurred during the 1998 World Cup held in France.
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