What happened: The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) has appointed Hervé Renard as the new head coach of the national team, effective immediately. The move comes less than 24 hours after the federation sacked Sabri Lamouchi following a devastating 5-1 loss to Sweden in their 2026 World Cup opener.
Why it matters: Renard, a veteran of international management with Saudi Arabia and the France women’s national team, inherits a squad at the bottom of Group F. The FTF’s decision to change leadership mid-tournament underscores the urgency of salvaging their campaign after the worst opening defeat in the nation's World Cup history.
By the numbers: Sweden 5, Tunisia 1 (June 14, 2026): - Score: Sweden 5, Tunisia 1 - Tunisia Goal: O. Rekik (43') - Group F Standings: 1. Sweden (3pts), 2. Netherlands (1pt), 3. Japan (1pt), 4. Tunisia (0pts)
What to watch: Tunisia faces Japan on June 20 at Monterrey Stadium, where Renard must secure a result to keep their knockout stage ambitions alive.