Tunisia Football Federation has made a significant change in leadership by sacking head coach Sabri Lamouchi following a disappointing 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their World Cup opener on October 10, 2026. Lamouchi, who had been at the helm since January with a contract lasting until 2028, became the first coaching casualty of the tournament.

Under Lamouchi, Tunisia managed only one victory in five matches, which included a 1-0 win over Haiti but also losses to Austria and a staggering 5-0 defeat against Belgium during their warm-up games.

In an official statement, the FTF announced that Hervé Renard, a fellow Frenchman and two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner, will take charge for the remainder of Tunisia’s World Cup campaign. His contract stipulates that discussions will commence after the tournament regarding a potential long-term partnership based on defined sporting objectives.

Renard, who previously coached Saudi Arabia to a historic victory against Argentina in the 2022 World Cup, is set to arrive in Monterrey to join the squad. The Tunisian team faces upcoming matches against Japan and the Netherlands.

The World Cup has already seen its share of drama, with notable draws such as Spain versus Cape Verde ending 0-0, marking Cape Verde’s first-ever World Cup point. Other matches have also captured attention, including Uruguay and Saudi Arabia drawing 1-1.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes are on Renard's ability to turn around Tunisia's fortunes on the international stage.