Newly appointed Tunisia coach Hervé Renard has appealed to his players to demonstrate pride and dignity in their final 2026 World Cup qualifying match against the Netherlands. Renard took over mid-tournament after Sabri Lamouchi was dismissed following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden. Despite a subsequent 4-0 loss to Japan which confirmed Tunisia’s elimination, Renard emphasizes the importance of finishing the competition strongly. He acknowledged that he couldn’t perform “magic” but stressed the need for players to take responsibility and represent their nation with honor. Renard admitted feeling “shame” after the defeat to Japan and wants the team to salvage something positive from their last game. This marks Renard’s third World Cup appearance as a coach, following previous roles with Morocco and Saudi Arabia.