Tunisia’s journey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a tumultuous turn following a heavy 5-1 defeat in their opening match. The team has made a significant decision to change head coaches during the tournament, a move that has drawn attention and established a new record in World Cup history.
According to statistics from Opta, this is only the fifth instance in World Cup history where a national team has replaced its head coach during the tournament. Notably, Tunisia becomes the first team ever to undergo this change more than once, previously making a coaching switch in 1998.
World Cup in-tournament coaching changes include:
- Scotland 1954
- Saudi Arabia 1998
- South Korea 1998
- Tunisia 1998
- Tunisia 2026
Hervé Renard has been officially appointed as the new head coach for Tunisia, aiming to lead the team for the remainder of their World Cup campaign.