Overview
- Tunisia finished the group stage with three defeats and no wins after losing to the Netherlands in their final match.
- The team conceded 12 goals across three games, the most ever in a World Cup group phase, driven by repeated defensive errors.
- A 5-1 loss to Sweden led the federation to dismiss coach Sabri Lamouchi and hire Hervé Renard, but results did not improve.
- Against the Netherlands, an early own goal by Ellyes Skhiri put Tunisia behind and Hazem Mastouri’s second-half header only reduced the deficit.
- Renard said the squad were 'not at the level' and called for a federation review, with his own future described as uncertain and structural decisions expected next.