Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJulian Nagelsmann has stepped down from his role as Germany head coach following the national team's last-32 exit from the World Cup 2026. Four-time champions Germany were eliminated after a penalty shootout defeat by Paraguay, marking their first-ever shootout loss at the tournament and another failure to win a knockout game since 2014. The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed they asked the 38-year-old to resign, with DFB President Bernd Neuendorf expressing gratitude for Nagelsmann's commitment and ambition since his appointment in September 2023. Nagelsmann expressed his sorrow and hurt over the team's performance, stating that the decision was difficult but the team deserved a new beginning after the bitter disappointment. The DFB has announced plans to pursue talks with former Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp as a potential replacement, who has reportedly signalled a general willingness to consider the position. In fullJulian Nagelsmann resigns as Germany coach with Jurgen Klopp eyed as replacementMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Klopp emerges as top contender to be next Germany manager as Nagelsmann steps down
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJulian Nagelsmann has stepped down from his role as Germany head coach following the national team's last-32 exit from the World Cup 2026. Four-time champions Germany were eliminated after a penalty shootout defeat by Paraguay, marking their first-ever shootout loss at the tournament and another failure to win a knockout game since 2014. The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed they asked the 38-year-old to resign, with DFB President Bernd Neuendorf expressing gratitude for Nagelsmann's commitment and ambition since his appointment in September 2023. Nagelsmann expressed his sorrow and hurt over the team's performance, stating that the decision was difficult but the team deserved a new beginning after the bitter disappointment. The DFB has announced plans to pursue talks with former Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp as a potential replacement, who has reportedly signalled a general willingness to consider the position. In fullJulian Nagelsmann resigns as Germany coach with Jurgen Klopp eyed as replacementMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
