Overview
- Hervé Renard announced his resignation on Instagram, writing "My adventure ends here," after Tunisia were eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday.
- The Tunisian Football Federation had appointed Renard on June 16 to replace Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 opening defeat to Sweden, but his tenure lasted only two matches.
- Tunisia lost 4-0 to Japan and 3-1 to the Netherlands under Renard, finishing the group without a win and conceding 12 goals, the most by any team in a World Cup group stage.
- Players and reporters said the mid-tournament coaching change disrupted the squad, with midfielder Anis Ben Slimane describing rapid staff turnover and instability inside the camp.
- The federation now faces a short-term rebuilding task to replace the coach and shore up defensive weaknesses exposed in qualifying and at the World Cup, which will shape Tunisia’s plans ahead of upcoming fixtures.