The Tunisian Football Federation announced the appointment of Hervé Renard as the new coach of the Tunisia national football team until the end of the 2026 World Cup competitions.

What happened?

The Tunisia national football team lost to Sweden in the 2026 World Cup.

Why does this matter for the team?

This loss came after a poor start for the team in the tournament.

What comes next?

The Tunisian team will face the Netherlands in the next match on June 25, 2026.

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Tunisia vs Japan2026-06-210-4

The Tunisian Football Federation confirmed that Renard will start his duties from Tuesday evening, with the same financial privileges that were granted to his predecessor. It also clarified that the current agreement is limited to the remaining period of the World Cup held in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, and that the door for negotiations will be opened after the end of the team's participation in order to discuss the possibility of signing a long-term contract with the French coach, according to specific sporting goals that will be agreed upon between the parties.