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Hervé Renard has not yet committed to continuing as Tunisia national team coach following their disastrous 2026 World Cup campaign. According to Tunisian media Radio Mosaique FM, Renard has stipulated two conditions for an extension: first, the Tunisian Federation must publicly ask supporters for patience during a rebuilding project; second, the Federation must conduct a complete and precise evaluation of Tunisia's World Cup performance and recent Africa Cup of Nations results. Renard was hired urgently during the tournament to replace Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden, but he failed to prevent subsequent defeats to Japan and the Netherlands. Financial terms have not yet been discussed, though his potential salary is expected to be a record for a Tunisia coach.
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After the fiasco of the 2026 World Cup, Hervé Renard's tenure with Tunisia hangs in the balance.
Arriving urgently during the tournament to replace Sabri Lamouchi following a heavy 5-1 defeat against Sweden, the French coach was unable to turn around a team in disarray. Tunisia was eliminated after losses to Japan and then the Netherlands under Renard's leadership.
Following the tournament, the former Morocco coach hinted he remained open to discussions with the Tunisian Federation, while noting that he had accepted the role primarily as a commando mission for the World Cup. He had not given clear indications when regularly questioned on the subject.
Two Conditions for Extension
According to Tunisian media outlet Radio Mosaique FM, Renard has still not given his final answer regarding a possible extension. However, he is reported to have set two conditions for accepting the position long-term:
- Patience from supporters – Renard is asking the Tunisian Federation to communicate publicly that a rebuilding project will take time.
- Full evaluation – He demands a complete and precise assessment of Tunisia's World Cup performance, as well as recent results in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Renard is reportedly yet to address the financial aspect, although his potential salary would likely be a record for a Tunisia coach.
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