Tunisia's Hervé Renard resigns after 18 days at World Cup

Tunisia's head coach, Hervé Renard, has resigned from his position just 18 days after being appointed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The French manager confirmed his departure in a statement posted on social media, concluding a brief and tumultuous tenure that saw the North African team eliminated from the tournament without a point.

Renard, 57, was drafted in on a short-term contract on June 16 after Tunisia's federation dismissed previous coach Sabri Lamouchi. That decision followed a disastrous 5-1 opening defeat to Sweden in Group F. Renard was unable to reverse the team's fortunes, overseeing a 4-0 loss to Japan and a 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands that sealed Tunisia's exit. The team finished the group stage with three straight losses, conceding 12 goals while scoring only two.

In his statement, Renard expressed gratitude to the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) for the opportunity. "It was an honour to wear Tunisia's colours and to live this unforgettable experience," he wrote. He wished the team success for the future, expressing confidence it would "continue to grow, to thrill an entire nation, and to write brilliant chapters in its history."