Tunisia has sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi and appointed Hervé Renard as his replacement following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Tunisian Football Federation confirmed the changes on national TV on Monday, June 15, 2026. Renard, who previously coached Saudi Arabia to a shock win over Argentina in 2022, will lead Tunisia for the remainder of the tournament.
Lamouchi, who had been in charge since January 2026, oversaw just five matches, including the heavy loss to Sweden. Reports suggested internal conflicts within the team, including an alleged altercation involving Lamouchi's son, though these claims were downplayed by the former coach. Tunisia faces Japan in their next Group F match on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with their World Cup hopes hanging in the balance.
Renard brings extensive World Cup experience, having also managed Morocco in 2018 and the French women's team in 2023. His immediate task is to stabilize Tunisia's campaign after their disastrous start. The federation has indicated that discussions on a longer-term contract will follow the tournament.