[85305] Shock in the Tunisian National Team: The coach was fired after a painful defeat in the 2026 World Cup
[85305] Shock in the Tunisian National Team: The coach was fired after a painful defeat in the 2026 World Cup
Following the 5-1 loss to Sweden in the opening match, coach Sabri Lamouchi was fired and replaced by Herve Renard until the end of the tournament.
A turnaround on the sidelines for the Tunisian national team
Following the embarrassing 5-1 loss to the Swedish national team in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, the Tunisian Football Federation announced the firing of coach Sabri Lamouchi. According to reports in Varzesh3, Lamouchi left his post after only five matches on the sidelines since he was appointed in January 2026, making him the "first to be fired in the 23 World Cup."
In his place, the experienced French coach Herve Renard was appointed. As published in Iran International, the 57-year-old Renard landed on a direct flight from Paris to take over training at the camp in Monterrey ahead of the upcoming match against Japan on June 21st. Football 180 emphasized that Renard brings with him rich experience after leading Morocco in 2018 and Saudi Arabia in 2022.
Reports in other media outlets, including Football 360 and Akharin Khabar, note that Renard is signed until the end of the current tournament. The state news agency IRNA confirmed the move, noting Renard's professional background in Africa, which includes coaching teams such as Ghana, Zambia, and Ivory Coast.
The dramatic change in the professional staff comes as a desperate attempt by the Tunisians to save the remainder of the tournament. Renard, who finished his role in Saudi Arabia only about two months ago, will attempt to make an immediate impact in his third consecutive appearance at the World Cup.