Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after early World Cup 2026 exit
- Nagelsmann’s departure leaves the door open for former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to take over, if he wants the job.
- Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has been asked to step down after the team’s early World Cup exit, the country’s football association DFB announced on Friday, saying the 38-year-old had agreed to go following talks with senior officials.
- Nagelsmann, who was under contract until the 2028 European Championship, leaves his position four days after Germany were stunned by Paraguay, losing 4-3 on penalties in one of the biggest upsets of the World Cup knockouts.
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- Nagelsmann’s departure leaves the door open for former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to take over, if he wants the job.
- Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has been asked to step down after the team’s early World Cup exit, the country’s football association DFB announced on Friday, saying the 38-year-old had agreed to go following talks with senior officials.
- Nagelsmann, who was under contract until the 2028 European Championship, leaves his position four days after Germany were stunned by Paraguay, losing 4-3 on penalties in one of the biggest upsets of the World Cup knockouts.
Sources: Al Jazeera