World Cup Sportsbook Boost: Tunisia Fires Coach and Rehires Renard in Emergency Move

Al JazeeraTunisia sacked its head coach mid-tournament and rehired Hervé Renard — the French manager who previously led Morocco to a historic World Cup semifinal — in a desperate bid to salvage its campaign. Separately, Wedbush analysts argued the 2026 World Cup represents a potential rescue for DraftKings, whose sportsbook volumes have lagged behind competitors. Both stories reflect how high the commercial stakes are for all parties surrounding the tournament.