I didn’t hesitate for a single second – Hervé Renard after landing Tunisia coaching job

Newly appointed Tunisia coach Hervé Renard has expressed his eagerness to lead the Carthage Eagles following his appointment.

The experienced French tactician recently replaced Sabri Lamouchi, who was sacked after Tunisia’s heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening match of the World Cup 2026.

The North African side reacted swiftly to the disappointing result, which exposed major defensive and tactical shortcomings and ultimately brought an abrupt end to Lamouchi’s tenure.

Renard, widely respected for his success on the African continent and his ability to rebuild struggling national teams, has been tasked with reviving Tunisia’s World Cup campaign with two group matches still to play.

Speaking after his appointment, the new Tunisia boss made it clear he was fully committed to the challenge from the very beginning.

“I didn’t hesitate for a single second when Tunisia contacted me,” said Hervé Renard.

His confident response reflects his reputation as a coach who thrives under pressure, particularly in international football where immediate impact is often required.

Renard replaces Lamouchi, who was dismissed immediately after the 5-1 defeat to Sweden in what proved to be a damaging start to Tunisia’s tournament.

The loss highlighted Tunisia’s defensive fragility and lack of control in midfield, prompting urgent action from the federation in a bid to salvage their World Cup hopes.

Attention now turns to how quickly Renard can stabilise the squad and restore belief ahead of their remaining group fixtures.

With qualification still mathematically possible, Tunisia will rely on his experience and leadership to spark a turnaround and keep their tournament alive.