Renard Bids Farewell to Tunisian National Team After 180 Minutes

July 4, 2026 - 21:54 | Last update July 4, 2026 - 21:54

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Mohamed Juma (Cairo)

French coach Hervé Renard officially announced his departure from coaching the Tunisian national team after a brief stint in the 2026 World Cup.

Renard's Message

Renard wrote on his Instagram account: "Before I leave, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Tunisian Football Federation for giving me the opportunity to participate in the 2026 World Cup. It has been an honor for me to represent Tunisia and to experience this unforgettable journey."

He added: "I wish the Tunisian national team all the best in the future. I am confident that it will continue its successful path, bringing joy to the entire Tunisian people, and writing bright chapters in its history."

The French coach concluded his message: "Thank you to everyone who supported me throughout this journey. I wish you all success in the future; my journey has come to an end."

180 World Cup Minutes

The Tunisian Football Federation had announced the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi following the 5-1 defeat against Sweden in the opening round of the World Cup, appointing Hervé Renard as his replacement. However, the Tunisian national team lost in the second and third rounds of the group stage against Japan and the Netherlands with scores of 4-0 and 3-1, respectively, thus exiting the tournament from the group stage.

French coach Hervé Renard officially announced his departure from coaching the Tunisian national team after a brief stint in the 2026 World Cup.

Renard's Message

Renard wrote on his Instagram account: "Before I leave, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Tunisian Football Federation for giving me the opportunity to participate in the 2026 World Cup. It has been an honor for me to represent Tunisia and to experience this unforgettable journey."

He added: "I wish the Tunisian national team all the best in the future. I am confident that it will continue its successful path, bringing joy to the entire Tunisian people, and writing bright chapters in its history."

The French coach concluded his message: "Thank you to everyone who supported me throughout this journey. I wish you all success in the future; my journey has come to an end."

180 World Cup Minutes

The Tunisian Football Federation had announced the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi following the 5-1 defeat against Sweden in the opening round of the World Cup, appointing Hervé Renard as his replacement. However, the Tunisian national team lost in the second and third rounds of the group stage against Japan and the Netherlands with scores of 4-0 and 3-1, respectively, thus exiting the tournament from the group stage.