Tunisia head coach Herve Renard has resigned just 18 days after his appointment during the World Cup.
The African nation exited Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in disastrous fashion after suffering a crushing 3-1 loss to the Netherlands.
The match got off to a nightmare start with the second-fastest own goal in tournament history, netted by midfielder Ellyes Skhiri, as the African nation bowed out of the competition with three straight losses.
Throughout their three group stage matches, Tunisia netted merely two goals while conceding 12 - the second highest number let in by any team in World Cup history - ending with a -10 goal difference. Renard was hastily brought in after Tunisia sacked their former head coach following the disastrous opening fixture.
Tunisia had only hired Sabri Lamouchi in January before parting company with him after a humiliating 5-1 opening World Cup loss to Sweden. This is not uncharted territory for the nation, having previously dismissed former boss Henryk Kasperczak after only two fixtures at the 1998 tournament.
Renard has now departed the position following the 4-0 hammering by Japan and the ensuing loss to the Netherlands, lasting merely 18 days at the helm - a miserable conclusion to an already abysmal tournament for Tunisia.
The 57-year-old issued a statement confirming his departure, which read: "Before leaving, I would like to express my sincere thanks to the FTF for allowing me to participate in the 2026 World Cup. It was an honour to wear Tunisia's colours and to live this unforgettable experience.
"I wish this Tunisian team the best for the future. I am convinced that it will continue to grow, to thrill an entire nation, and to write brilliant chapters in its history.
"Thank you to everyone who accompanied me throughout this journey. I wish you great success in the future. My journey is coming to an end."
Renard had been the frontrunner following Lamouchi's dismissal, having previously managed at the World Cup with both Morocco and Saudi Arabia. He masterminded the Saudis' stunning victory over eventual champions Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
In 2023, he assumed control of the French women's team, guiding them to the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Renard has also enjoyed spells in charge of Zambia and the Ivory Coast, winning the Africa Cup of Nations with both countries in 2012 and 2015 respectively.