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Hervé Renard officially appointed as Tunisia's head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:08 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Hervé Renard officially appointed as Tunisia's head coach
Summary

Hervé Renard's appointment as the new head coach of the Tunisia national soccer team has been confirmed by the Tunisian Football Federation. Renard replaces Sabri Lamouchi, who was dismissed following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in his first match at the 2026 World Cup. This marks Renard's third time coaching at a World Cup, having previously managed Saudi Arabia in 2022 and Morocco in 2018. Tunisia is currently in a challenging group, set to face the Netherlands and Japan in upcoming matches.

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  • •Hervé Renard appointed as head coach of Tunisia
  • •Renard replaces Sabri Lamouchi after a poor start
  • •Lamouchi was dismissed following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden
  • •This is Renard's third World Cup as a head coach
  • •Tunisia faces Netherlands and Japan in upcoming matches
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  • 8:08 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Official: Hervé Renard named Tunisia coach
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It’s confirmed!Announced early this morning by various media outlets, Hervé Renard’s appointment as Tunisia’s head coach is now official.The Tunisian Football Federation announced the news this...

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