Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after early World Cup 2026 exit
Summary
Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down as Germany’s football coach after the team was eliminated early from the 2026 World Cup. The German Football Association and Nagelsmann agreed on his departure following the unexpected loss to Paraguay. Jurgen Klopp is expected to be the next coach.Key Facts
- Julian Nagelsmann resigned as Germany’s national football coach after the 2026 World Cup early exit.
- Germany lost to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties in the knockout stage, a major upset.
- Nagelsmann was under contract until the 2028 European Championship.
- He was offered a severance package worth about 7 million euros (around $8 million).
- Germany has had three poor World Cup performances in a row, failing to advance past early rounds since 2014.
- Nagelsmann is only the second German coach to be forced to leave recently, after Hansi Flick in 2023.
- Jurgen Klopp, former Liverpool manager, is the leading candidate to replace Nagelsmann.
- Klopp is willing to take the job and has a clause allowing him to leave his current role at Red Bull football.
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