INTERNATIONAL — June 16, 2026
Tunisia Appoints Herve Renard as Head Coach After 5-1 World Cup Loss to Sweden
The team now sits at the bottom of Group F and will play its next matches against Japan on June 21 and the Netherlands on June 25.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Ariana News — 2 min read
Tunisia has appointed Herve Renard as its new head coach. This follows the team's 5-1 loss to Sweden in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup in Group F. Sabri Lamouchi was dismissed from the coaching position after the result.
The appointment of the experienced French coach comes at a time when Tunisia is at the bottom of the group. Renard takes over with the task of guiding the team through the remaining matches.
Tunisia will face Japan on June 21. The team then plays the Netherlands on June 25. These encounters are important for the side's campaign.
It is hoped that Renard's leadership will lead to an improvement in performance. This is seen as a way to avoid early elimination from the tournament.
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Reliability assessment
Multiple independent outlets (CBS Sports, The Athletic, Firstpost, AP via Arizona Sports, Open The Magazine) report the identical event: Tunisia sacking Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden on June 15 2026 and immediately appointing Herve Renard as replacement coach until the end of the tournament. This directly corroborates the story's core details and timeframe.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
- World Cup manager change: Tunisia appoint head coach Herve Renard to replace Sabri Lamouchicbssports.com
The Federation have also announced the appointment of former Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard until the end of the tournament
Tunisia have appointed Herve Renard as their new head coach after firing Sabri Lamouchi just one game into the World Cup. The Athletic reported on Monday that Tunisia were set to dismiss Lamouchi after the north African nation fell to a 5-1
- Tunisia appoint Herve Renard as new coach day after sacking Sabri Lamouchi following heavy defeat in World Cup openerfirstpost.com
Tunisia has fired coach Sabri Lamouchi after being thrashed 5-1 by Sweden in its first match at the World Cup and appointed French coach Herve Renard
- Tunisia Sack Sabri Lamouchi After 5–1 World Cup Defeat, Appoint Herve Renard as New Head Coach for 2026 Campaignopenthemagazine.com
Tunisia sack coach Sabri Lamouchi after a crushing 5–1 defeat to Sweden in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener and appoint Frenchman Herve Renard as new head coach until the end of the tournament
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