Hervé Renard has agreed to take over as head coach of Tunisia, with an official announcement expected later today as the national team prepares for its next 2026 FIFA World Cup group match against Japan.
The experienced French tactician will replace Sabri Lamouchi, who was dismissed following Tunisia’s heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening World Cup fixture. The result triggered immediate changes within the technical setup, with the federation moving swiftly to secure a high-profile successor.
Renard’s appointment marks another significant chapter in a coaching career deeply rooted in African football. Tunisia will become the fifth African national team he has managed, underlining his long-standing reputation across the continent.
The Frenchman has previously taken charge of Zambia, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, and Morocco, building a résumé defined by adaptability and success in international tournament football.
He is widely celebrated for two of the most memorable achievements in African football in recent decades: guiding Zambia to a historic Africa Cup of Nations triumph in 2012 and later leading Côte d’Ivoire to continental glory in 2015 at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Those successes cemented Renard’s reputation as a specialist in transforming national teams into tournament contenders, particularly under high-pressure conditions.
Tunisia’s decision to bring him in reflects both urgency and ambition. With the World Cup group stage already underway, the federation is hoping his experience can stabilize the squad quickly and revive their campaign against Japan.
Renard is expected to be unveiled officially in the coming hours, with immediate attention turning to how quickly he can impose his tactical identity on a squad still reeling from a difficult opening result.
