Herve Renard Sets Departure from Tunisia After 2026 World Cup

Herve Renard has drawn a clear line under his time with Tunisia. The Frenchman will walk away after the 2026 World Cup, no matter how the story ends.

Renard confirmed his contract with the Carthage Eagles runs only through the tournament and will not be extended beyond June. There are no negotiations in the background, no long-term project quietly taking shape. This is a short, sharp mission.

“I’ve come for a World Cup mission,” Renard told ESPN on Monday. “I have not signed beyond that.”

Tunisia turned to Renard after a brutal low point: a 5-0 hammering by Belgium that cost Sabri Lamouchi his job. The federation responded by calling in a coach with a reputation for quick turnarounds and tournament steel.

The bounce has not come quickly enough. Renard oversaw a defeat to Japan on Saturday, a result that sealed Tunisia’s elimination after just two matches. The campaign ended almost as soon as it began, leaving the Frenchman with a long runway to 2026 but a short leash in terms of public patience.

He was hired as a firefighter. He has now set the date he leaves the building. The question for Tunisia is simple: how much can really change before that final whistle in 2026?