June 30, 2026
Karolos Grohmann, Reuters
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann wants to remain in charge of the four-time world champions despite their shock World Cup exit on penalties to outsiders Paraguay in the round of 32 on Monday.
The 38-year-old, who took over in 2023, and on Monday became the youngest coach in a World Cup knockout match in 40 years, saw his team crash out early for a third straight World Cup after group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022, putting his future in doubt.
He had repeatedly said prior to the tournament that Germany were aiming to restore their international reputation by winning a fifth world crown, a statement seen by many back home as overly optimistic.
