Julian Nagelsmann, head coach of Germany, reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann stepped down on Friday following the team's early World Cup exit, and the German Football Association said its board was in talks with Juergen Klopp to replace him.Germany's defeat to Paraguay on penalties marked a third consecutive disappointing World Cup campaign after first-round exits in 2018 and 2022. The four-time world champions last lifted the trophy in 2014."My top priority has always been the team's success. After such a bitter disappointment, they deserve the chance for a fresh start," Nagelsmann said in a statement."A special thank you also goes to the fans. You carried us, you trusted us, you gave us energy, even during difficult times. It truly pains me that we disappointed you and couldn't give you any more memorable nights of football at this World Cup."
Jürgen Klopp speaks with Julian Nagelsmann after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Germany and Curacao at Houston Stadium on June 14
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