Julian Nagelsmann

Jürgen Klopp used his first squad announcement as Germany's new head coach to deliver a stirring speech in favor of what he described as "positive patriotism."

Klopp took the Germany job in July after the four-time World Cup winners experienced a third straight early elimination at the tournament

Ex-Liverpool manager faces task of rebuilding struggling European giants after third consecutive early exit at this year’s global showpiece

Germany topped their World Cup group with a game to spare but lost to Ecuador in their third match then were eliminated by Paraguay on penalties in the last 32

Klopp Confirms Talks Amid Nagelsmann's DepartureKlopp also confirmed he is in talks with the German Football Association (DFB) about becoming Germany's next head coach, but said any potential appointment hinges on discussions with his current employer, Red Bull, where he serves as Head of Global Soccer

Germany's disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign has claimed its first major casualty, with head coach Julian Nagelsmann reportedly stepping down after the team's stunning Round of 32 elimination against Paraguay

Berlin: Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, while speaking to German broadcaster Magenta TV, questioned the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decision that ruled out Jonathan Tah's extra-time goal during Germany's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 defeat to Paraguay

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Paraguay ride resilience and belief into daunting World Cup clash in Boston

Ecuador came from behind to pull off a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany on Thursday

Raphina was injured during the Brazil vs Haiti match

Germany rallies from early scare, keeps World Cup title hopes firmly on track

Meanwhile, football fans are celebrating after the mens' national side qualified for the World Cup knockout stage

Room’s saves total was one shy of the record of 16 set by U.S. soccer legend Tim Howard against Belgium on July 1, 2014

Germany recorded the biggest victory at this summer's World Cup on matchday one, easing to an emphatic 7-1 win over tournament debutants Curaçao in Houston last Sunday

Kai Havertz scored two goals as Germany pulled away from World Cup debutant Curacao and piled it on in a 7-1 win in the Group E match

Jonathan Tah and Felix Nmecha showcase faith in post-match moment with opponents

After winning the 2014 edition of the tournament, Germany crashed out in the group stages of the next two tournaments, and now the eyes will be on adding the fifth star to their shirt

But a tournament-ending injury to rising star Lennart Karl and doubts about veteran Manuel Neuer mean coach Julian Nagelsmann has work to do

Bayern Munich's 18-year-old midfielder Lennart Karl sustained an injury during training in Chicago

Contesting their sixth successive World Cup, Switzerland's consistency in ‌qualifying is matched only by the predictability of their exits, vexed by the hex of round-of-16 eliminations in five of their past six tournaments

Deniz Undav delivers another strong performance in Germany's last game at home before start of 2026 World Cup

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann announced his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada on Thursday

The 44-year-old has surpassed the expectations of many since taking over for the remainder of the campaign in January following an acrimonious end to Ruben Amorim’s rocky Red Devils reign

Jamie Carragher has raised an immediate red flag about a potential Manchester United move for Julian Nagelsmann

Man Utd want Bruno Fernandes stay but captain seeks assurances over ambition

Germany overcame Switzerland 4-3 earlier this week thanks to a stunning performance from Florian Wirtz

Germany overcame Switzerland 4-3 earlier this week thanks to a stunning performance from Florian Wirtz

The choice of headquarters has been seen as key to the national team's success — or failure at previous World Cups