Coach Renard Exits Tunisia After World Cup Group-Stage Exit

Herve Renard, the 57-year-old French coach, has left Tunisia after just two matches in charge of the national team. Renard had been appointed by the Tunisian Football Federation on June 16 to succeed Sabri Lamouchi, who was sacked after Tunisia's 5-1 thrashing by Sweden in their opening match.

Renard, who has guided Zambia and Ivory Coast to Africa Cup of Nations glory, had come under intense pressure after leading the team to a 4-0 loss to Japan and a 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands in the group matches.

The former Saudi Arabia boss posted on Instagram: 'My adventure (with Tunisia) has come to an end.' He thanked the Tunisian Football Federation for allowing him to take part in the 2026 World Cup and expressed his gratitude for the unforgettable experience.

But Renard's tenure in Tunisia did not go as planned. His team's heavy defeats in the group stage raised questions about his tactics and ability to turn things around. Renard himself admitted that he had only come to Tunisia for the World Cup, without specifying whether the federation had asked him to extend his contract.

Renard had been set to guide Saudi Arabia through the World Cup but was sacked from his post less than two months before the start of the tournament in North America. Now, he leaves Tunisia after just two matches in charge, a tenure that ended abruptly after the team's elimination from the World Cup.

And in an unexpected twist, Renard's exit has sparked debate in Tunisia about the decision-making process at the Tunisian Football Federation.

Critics are questioning whether the federation was hasty in appointing Renard in the middle of the World Cup, and whether his tactics were ever going to work in the group stage.

The Tunisian Football Federation has yet to comment on the situation.

But one thing is clear: Renard's exit from Tunisia marks the end of a tumultuous chapter in the team's history.