Tunisia has appointed coach Hervé Renard to lead the national team’s 2026 World Cup qualification efforts, according to reports from France 24 and Goal.com. The appointment follows a defeat to Sweden and comes as the team prepares for a match against Japan, marking Renard’s pursuit of a third World Cup tournament.
- New Head Coach: Hervé Renard
- Recent Result: Loss to Sweden (reported by lopinion.ma)
- Upcoming Fixture: Japan (reported by France 24)
- Primary Objective: 2026 World Cup Qualification
How the Tunisian Football Federation restructured the staff
The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) has officially unveiled the composition of the new national technical staff, according to Aujourd’hui le Maroc. This restructuring centers on the arrival of Renard, who takes over the leadership of the squad during a critical phase of the World Cup qualifying cycle.
Why Tunisia chose Hervé Renard
Tunisia is leveraging Renard’s reputation for managing high-pressure scenarios. Goal.com describes the coach as the “knight of impossible missions,” citing his previous success with Saudi Arabia, specifically the historic victory over Argentina. According to Flashscore.fr, this appointment puts Renard in line to lead a national team in a third World Cup.
Current form and upcoming challenges
The coaching change arrives after a difficult stretch for the national team. According to lopinion.ma, Tunisia suffered a correction at the hands of Sweden. The new staff faces an immediate test as the team prepares to face Japan, according to France 24.
