Hervé Renard officially appointed as Tunisia's head coach

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:08 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Hervé Renard officially appointed as Tunisia's head coach
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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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