Tunisia have acted swiftly in the wake of their disastrous start to the FIFA World Cup 2026, appointing experienced French coach Hervé Renard as the new head coach of the national team.

The decision was officially confirmed by the Tunisian Football Federation just days after Tunisia suffered a crushing 5-1 defeat against Sweden in their opening group-stage match. The heavy loss immediately increased pressure on the coaching staff and ultimately led to the dismissal of former manager Sabri Lamouchi.

In an official statement, the Tunisian Football Federation announced that Hervé Renard has been appointed head coach until the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The federation also confirmed that discussions regarding a longer-term contract will take place after the tournament, with any future agreement linked to specific sporting objectives and performance targets.