Tunisia’s FIFA World Cup campaign commenced with a heavy 5-1 defeat, leading to significant changes within the team’s management. The Tunisian Football Federation swiftly dismissed the head coach following the loss and has already appointed Hervé Renard as his successor.
Details: Reports indicate that Renard has been presented with a long-term project that goes beyond the World Cup, complete with various guarantees from the federation. This marks his fifth role as a manager for an African national team, having previously led Zambia, Angola, Ivory Coast, and Morocco.
Tunisia is set to face Japan on June 21, with another match against the Netherlands scheduled for June 26.
In other news, Spain and Cape Verde concluded their opening Group Stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a 0-0 draw, with the African nation matching a historic record. Meanwhile, Egypt played against Belgium in their inaugural Group Stage fixture, where the Pharaohs’ star player achieved a notable milestone.