Tunisia sack Lamouchi after one World Cup match, Hervé Renard takes over

According to BBC Sport, the Tunisian football federation has dismissed coach Sabri Lamouchi after the team's first group match at the World Cup. Lamouchi had gone to the tournament after a short-contracted preparation period. The federation has named Hervé Renard — known for his time with Morocco and Saudi Arabia — as the new head coach.

The motivation for making such an early decision was described as the federation's view that there was a noticeable shortfall in performance expectations. Renard has strong field experience at the CAF (Confederation of African Football) level; he delivered effective results with both Morocco and Saudi Arabia in international tournaments. How quickly the new coach will translate squad morale and game structure onto the pitch is being closely watched.

The decision has put the sensitivity of major-tournament management in African football back on the agenda. It is rare for a federation to make such an early coaching change; it is read as a psychological message aimed at keeping alive the team's chance to escape the group. Tunisia's remaining group matches will be critical for Renard's tactical setup and his ability to shape his squad quickly.