Herve Renard open to continuing as Tunisia coach after World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:57 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Herve Renard expressed willingness to stay as Tunisia's head coach after the 2026 World Cup. Tunisia is set to play the Netherlands in its final match on June 25, having already lost its first two games in the tournament. Renard took over shortly following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden. Tunisia's recent struggles include four consecutive losses, with only one goal scored across these matches. Renard has coached several African teams and hinted at a focus on remaining in Africa for his future.
- •Tunisia lost its first two World Cup matches, 5-1 to Sweden and 4-0 to Japan.
- •The final match against the Netherlands is set for June 25 in Kansas City.
- •Renard is open to discussions about remaining with the team.
- •Tunisia aims to show its true potential and avoid a fifth straight loss.
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Herve Renard 'open' to continue coaching Tunisia national team
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Tunisia coach Hervé Renard open to staying on with national team after a chaotic World Cup stint
"Tunisia coach Hervé Renard is open to the possibility of leading the African nation's program beyond the end of the World Cup. The 57-year-old Frenchman had been watching the tournament from Senegal when Tunisia abruptly fired its coach, Sabri Lamouchi, following a 5-1 loss to Sweden. With the team in chaos, Renard was asked to lead the Eagles of Carthage the rest of the way, beginning with a 4-0 loss to Japan last week and concluding with Thursday night's game against the Netherlands.
"Herve Renard open to staying with Tunisia after 2026 World Cup. Tunisia set to face the Netherlands in final match on Thursday, June 25.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 9:57 PMHerve Renard 'open' to continue coaching Tunisia national team
Herve Renard open to staying with Tunisia after 2026 World Cup. Tunisia set to face the Netherlands in final match on Thursday, June 25.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 8:27 PMTunisia coach Hervé Renard open to staying on with national team after a chaotic World Cup stint
Tunisia coach Hervé Renard is open to the possibility of leading the African nation's program beyond the end of the World Cup. The 57-year-old Frenchman had been watching the tournament from Senegal when Tunisia abruptly fired its coach, Sabri Lamouchi, following a 5-1 loss to Sweden. With the team in chaos, Renard was asked to lead the Eagles of Carthage the rest of the way, beginning with a 4-0 loss to Japan last week and concluding with Thursday night's game against the Netherlands.
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