Yahoo Sports reports: Tunisia have appointed Herve Renard as their new head coach after firing Sabri Lamouchi just one game into the World Cup. The Athletic reported on Monday that Tunisia were set to dismiss Lamouchi after the north African nation fell to a 5-1 defeat against Sweden in their opening group game of the 2026 World Cup. The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) later confirmed the termination of Lamouchi’s contract, making him the first head coach to be fired just one game into the tournament. Renard, 57,
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Tunisia appoint Herve Renard as new head coach after firing Sabri Lamouchi
Tunisia have appointed Herve Renard as their new head coach after firing Sabri Lamouchi just one game into the World Cup. The Athletic reported on Monday that Tunisia were set to dismiss Lamouchi after the north African nation fell to a 5-1 defeat against Sweden in their opening group game of the 2026 World Cup. The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) later confirmed the termination of Lamouchi’s contract, making him the first head coach to be fired just one game into the tournament. Renard, 57,
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