Hervé Renard Resigns as Tunisia Head Coach After Just Two Matches

Hervé Renard, who took the helm of the Tunisian national football team during the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, has stepped down after managing only two matches.

Renard announced his departure through his social media account, stating, "My journey (with Tunisia) has come to an end."

"Before leaving, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Tunisian Football Federation for giving me the opportunity to participate in the 2026 World Cup," he added. "It was a great honor to represent Tunisia and have such an unforgettable experience."

Tunisia, making its third consecutive and seventh overall World Cup appearance, suffered a 5-1 defeat against Sweden in their Group F opening match on June 15. The following day, the federation dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi and appointed Renard, who had previously led the Saudi Arabian national team, as his successor.

Lamouchi, a French coach who had been under contract until 2028, earned the dishonorable distinction of being the first manager fired in this tournament.

However, under Renard, who was brought in as a "firefighter" to salvage the campaign, Tunisia went on to lose 4-0 to Japan and 3-1 to the Netherlands. The team finished at the bottom of their group with three losses and was eliminated.

Ultimately, Renard stepped down as head coach of the Tunisian national team 18 days after his appointment, based on local time.

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