Tunisia’s new coach faces baptism of fire against ‘best team in Asia’
The French coach has barely had time to settle into his new role after being rushed in to replace the sacked Sabri Lamouchi
June 18, 2026 21:59
MONTERREY, Mexico: Tunisia will throw new coach Herve Renard straight into the deep end when they face Japan on Saturday in Monterrey, with the North Africans desperately needing points after their tournament got off to a nightmare start.
The French coach has barely had time to settle into his new role after being rushed in to replace the sacked Sabri Lamouchi, who paid the price for Tunisia’s crushing 5-1 opening defeat to Sweden.
