Hervé Renard resignation ended Tunisia’s short World Cup run on Saturday. The 57-year-old said his adventure with Tunisia had come to an end after the team’s group-stage exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
He was in charge for just two matches. Tunisia’s campaign closed with defeats by Japan and the Netherlands, and Renard’s departure leaves the Tunisia Football Federation needing another coach after an emergency appointment that lasted barely weeks.
Renard’s two-match spell
Renard was appointed on June 16 as an emergency replacement for Sabri Lamouchi, after Tunisia lost 5-1 to Sweden in its opening group match. His first match ended in a 4-0 defeat to Japan, and the final group game finished in a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands.
That sequence is the clearest measure of how quickly the job turned. A coach brought in to steady the team before the World Cup ended up overseeing two straight defeats and an early exit from the tournament.
Instagram message and departure
Renard announced his departure on Saturday on Instagram, writing, “My adventure with Tunisia has come to an end.” He added, “It was an honour to represent Tunisia and to have that unforgettable experience.”
He also thanked the Tunisia Football Federation for allowing him to take part in the 2026 World Cup, and had previously told AFP he came “for this World Cup.”
Tunisia’s immediate problem
The departure closes a brief emergency spell rather than a long-term project. Renard had been expected to lead Saudi Arabia at the World Cup before he was dismissed less than two months before the competition began in North America, then moved into Tunisia’s dugout after the opening loss to Sweden.
For Tunisia and the Tunisian Football Federation, the next step is straightforward: find another coach. Renard’s exit leaves the post open again after a campaign that ended in the group stage and after only two matches in charge.
