Nagelsmann Quits Germany Post After World Cup Exit
Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as Germany's head coach after the team's shock Round of 32 exit at the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay on penalties. Jürgen Klopp is the leading candidate to replace him.
Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as head coach of the German national team following the side's early elimination from the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 32. Germany delivered a disappointing performance, losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 stalemate in extra time in an unexpected exit.
Following the poor results, the German Football Association (DFB) reportedly encouraged Nagelsmann to resign voluntarily, even though the coach wanted to continue in his position.
Renowned journalists Fabrizio Romano and Florian Plettenberg have now confirmed that the 38-year-old head coach has decided to resign from his role with the German national team.
Jürgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, is the leading candidate to take over as Germany's next head coach.