Tunisia has turned to veteran coach Herve Renard to salvage their World Cup campaign after dismissing Sabri Lamouchi following the team's disastrous 5-1 defeat to Sweden. Sources confirm Renard will arrive in Mexico on Tuesday and take charge of training that evening in Monterrey, with former international Wahbi Karzi remaining as assistant.

This marks the first time in World Cup history a team has sacked their head coach after just one tournament match. Lamouchi's exit stems not only from the humiliating Sweden loss but also ongoing tensions with both the federation and players throughout his tenure. The 54-year-old paid the price for failing to unite the squad ahead of their Group B opener.

Renard brings extensive World Cup experience, having led Morocco in 2018 and Saudi Arabia in 2022. His most notable achievement came when Saudi Arabia famously defeated Argentina and Lionel Messi in their opening match, though they ultimately failed to advance beyond the group stage. The 57-year-old now faces the challenge of rebuilding morale in a short timeframe.

Tunisia's remaining group fixtures against other opponents will determine whether Renard can stabilize the team quickly enough to compete for a knockout spot. The federation's decision reflects desperation after their worst World Cup performance in recent memory.