Baghdad: After his brief stint with Tunisia, Herv© Renard is on the radar of four national teams. Frenchman Herv© Renard has entered the circle of interest of several football federations, after he finished his short mission with the Tunisian national team during the 2026 World Cup finals. He has become one of the most prominent names proposed to take over the leadership of a number of national teams in Africa and Asia during the coming period.
According to National Iraqi News Agency, Herv© Renard has attracted the attention of federations seeking a new coach, given his impressive track record with national teams, particularly after winning the Africa Cup of Nations twice with two different national sides. The website Foot Africa reported that the coming days and weeks could see decisive moves to determine the French coach's next destination.
South Korea has placed Renard among the top candidates to take over the national team, succeeding Hong Myung-bo, who left his post after South Korea's elimination from the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. South Korean media reports indicate that the French coach is one of the leading options for the Korean Football Association, due to his extensive experience in leading national teams and achieving success in major tournaments.
Renard's name has also topped the list of candidates to succeed Belgian Hugo Broos as coach of the South African national team, amidst growing speculation about a change in the team's coaching staff. His name has also been strongly mentioned in Senegalese football circles, remaining a potential option should any changes occur at the national team's coaching level.
Interest also extended to Algeria, where the report indicated that any change in the future of coach Vladimir Petkovic could prompt the Algerian Football Federation to prioritize Herv© Renard to take over the "Desert Warriors" national team. Renard is one of the most prominent coaches in African football, having led Zambia to victory in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, then repeating the feat with Ivory Coast in 2015. He has since coached several national teams, including Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the French women's national team, and even Tunisia for the 2026 World Cup, in a brief 18-day stint.