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Herve Renard urges Tunisia to show pride in final World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:59 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Herve Renard urges Tunisia to show pride in final World Cup match

Summary

Tunisia's emergency coach Herve Renard has called for his team to play with "pride and dignity" in their last World Cup group match against the Netherlands on June 25 in Kansas City. Tunisia's campaign has been disappointing, highlighted by a 4-0 loss to Japan that eliminated them from the tournament. Renard replaced Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden but was unable to improve the team's performance. Despite his likely departure after the World Cup, Renard emphasized the need for the players to show resilience and learn from the experience. Acknowledging their recent struggles, he stated, "Football requires pride even when the situation is difficult."

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•Tunisia plays Netherlands on June 25 in Kansas City
•Renard took over as coach after losing to Sweden
•Team has struggled since the Africa Cup of Nations
•Renard emphasizes pride in difficult situations
•Tunisia was unbeaten in Africa qualifying prior to World Cup

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Tunisia's emergency coach Herve Renard has called on his team to play with "pride and dignity" in their final World Cup match on Thursday after a disastrous campaign.It is understood that Renard, who managed Saudi Arabia at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, is unlikely to stay with Tunisia after the World Cup but he refused to be drawn on the question when he spoke to reporters.
— Yahoo Sports

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