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Tunisia's head coach Hervé Renard announced his departure from the national team via a farewell letter on social media, confirming the end of his tenure after the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Renard was appointed as an interim 'firefighter' coach after Tunisia's opening match loss to Sweden (1-5) led to the dismissal of previous coach Lamouchi. Under Renard, Tunisia lost to Japan (0-4) and the Netherlands (1-3), finishing bottom of their group. In his farewell, Renard thanked the Tunisian Football Federation for the opportunity and expressed confidence in the team's future growth. His contract was only until the end of the World Cup, marking a brief and unsuccessful stint.
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July 5, Hupu News — Following Tunisia's elimination from the World Cup, head coach Hervé Renard has announced the end of his tenure with the national team in a farewell letter posted on social media.
Farewell Message
Renard expressed gratitude in his statement:
"Before leaving, I want to express my sincerest gratitude to the Tunisian Football Federation for allowing me to participate in the 2026 World Cup. It has been an honor to wear the colors of Tunisia and experience this unforgettable journey."
He also wished the Tunisian team well for the future, expressing confidence that the squad will continue to grow and inspire the entire nation.
Concluding the letter, Renard stated clearly: "My adventure is over."
Brief Coaching Stint
Renard took over as a firefighter appointment after Tunisia lost 1–5 to Sweden in their opening match, which led to the dismissal of former head coach Alain Gassama (Lamouchi). His contract ran until the end of the World Cup.
Under Renard's leadership, Tunisia suffered further defeats:
- 0–4 loss to Japan
- 1–3 loss to the Netherlands
The team was ultimately eliminated in the group stage, marking the official end of Renard's brief tenure with the Tunisian national side.
Source: Instagram
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