Quick Info
| Profession | Football Coach and Former Professional Player |
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| Nationality | French |
| Date of Birth | 30/09/1968 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Aix-les-Bains, France |
Latest News about Hervé Renard
Hervé Renard announced his departure as head coach of the Tunisia national team on July 4, 2026, following the team's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the group stage. Tunisia lost their final match against the Netherlands, ending their campaign after a chaotic tournament that included a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening game.
Renard led Tunisia in his first match as head coach against Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico. The team suffered a 4-0 loss, marking a difficult start to his interim tenure after being appointed just days earlier to replace the dismissed Sabri Lamouchi following Tunisia's heavy defeat to Sweden.
The Tunisian Football Federation officially appointed Hervé Renard as the new head coach of Tunisia on June 16, 2026, replacing Sabri Lamouchi who was dismissed after a 5-1 loss to Sweden in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Renard's contract was confirmed to cover only the remainder of the World Cup tournament with no immediate plans for extension.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Hervé Jean-Marie Roger Renard |
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| Former Role | Defender (Professional Player) |
| Current Role | Head Coach of Tunisia National Team |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started his career as a cleaner before becoming a professional footballer and coach | |
| 2. Won the Africa Cup of Nations with Zambia in 2012, marking their first title | |
| 3. Led Saudi Arabia to a historic win against Argentina in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup (Note: Correction - this was the Men's World Cup 2022) | |
| 4. Appointed Tunisia coach after the team suffered a 1-5 loss to Sweden in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers | |
| 5. Known for his tactical discipline and ability to motivate underperforming teams |