Ex-German players seek answers on Nagelsmann's future after World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:34 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Following Germany's elimination from the World Cup after a penalty defeat to Paraguay, former players like Mats Hummels and Philipp Lahm are calling for clarity regarding Julian Nagelsmann's role as national coach. Despite criticism of Nagelsmann's performance, he indicated post-match that he intends to continue if permitted. Hummels suggested that Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp could be strong candidates should change occur, with Lahm urging the German Football Federation (DFB) for a prompt review of the situation. The DFB plans to address Nagelsmann's future after the team's return from the tournament.
- •Germany lost 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay in the round of 32.
- •Nagelsmann has a contract until 2028 and wants to continue as coach.
- •Hummels and Lahm are among former players questioning Nagelsmann's future.
- •Calls for Klopp as a potential replacement are growing.
- •The DFB will review Nagelsmann’s status post-tournament.
- 9:34 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-German players demand 'swift answers' on Nagelsmann's future
- 9:19 AMYahoo Sports — Hummels suggests Guardiola as debate on Nagelsmann's future continues
"Former German international Mats Hummels could see Pep Guardiola take over as national coach from Julian Nagelsmann, whose future appears uncertain following Germany's early World Cup exit. "I believe that both Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp would be a good fit anywhere – any club team, any national team," Hummels, who currently works as a pundit for Germany's MagentaTV, said.
"Former German international Mats Hummels could see Pep Guardiola take over as national coach from Julian Nagelsmann, who has come under fire following Germany's early World Cup exit. "I believe that both Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp would be a good fit anywhere – any club team, any national team," Hummels, who currently works as a pundit for Germany's MagentaTV, said.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 9:34 AMEx-German players demand 'swift answers' on Nagelsmann's future
Former German international Mats Hummels could see Pep Guardiola take over as national coach from Julian Nagelsmann, who has come under fire following Germany's early World Cup exit. "I believe that both Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp would be a good fit anywhere – any club team, any national team," Hummels, who currently works as a pundit for Germany's MagentaTV, said.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 9:19 AMHummels suggests Guardiola as debate on Nagelsmann's future continues
Former German international Mats Hummels could see Pep Guardiola take over as national coach from Julian Nagelsmann, whose future appears uncertain following Germany's early World Cup exit. "I believe that both Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp would be a good fit anywhere – any club team, any national team," Hummels, who currently works as a pundit for Germany's MagentaTV, said.
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