Who is France coach Herve Renard? World Cups, teams managed, record, trophies won, and playing career
There was concern in the French football world after controversial coach Corinne Diacre was sacked just months out from the Women's World Cup when multiple players refused to play under her.
However, they wasted no time in finding a replacement in Herve Renard, who is making his first foray in coaching a women's football side.
The Frenchman has returned home after years in the Middle East and Africa, and he will try and steer the French side to glory, with the team currently one of the stronger sides at the tournament as they sit fifth in the FIFA World Rankings.
The Sporting News takes a look at Herve Renard's career, including his record at the men's World Cup and the trophies he has won as a coach.
This will be the third World Cup that Herve Renard has coached in, but his first taste of a Women's World Cup.
He first coached at the men's World Cup back in 2018 when he led Morocco to their first tournament in 20 years; they lost their opening two matches and drew with Spain in their final group match.
He was also at the 2022 World Cup less than 12 months ago, and his Saudi Arabia side caused arguably the biggest upset of the tournament when they defeated eventual champions Argentina 2-1 in their opening match of Group C.
However, they could not sustain their positive momentum, as they lost their next match against Poland 2-0 and were defeated in the final match of the group by Mexico, meaning they finished bottom despite their stirring win over Lionel Messi and Argentina.
Renard has enjoyed a journeyman career where he has coached for club and country in many parts of the world.
He began his coaching career at various smaller clubs in France, England and in Vietnam, with his first international role coming with Zambia in 2008;
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