German national team undergoes changes after World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Julian Nagelsmann is stepping down as head coach of the German national team following their elimination in the round of 32 at the World Cup. The DFB plans to make broader changes, potentially impacting sporting director Rudi Völler and managing director Andreas Rettig. Rettig has announced he will not extend his contract, which is set to expire at the end of this year. A DFB supervisory board meeting is taking place today to discuss these changes and the future direction of German international football.
- •Julian Nagelsmann resigns as head coach of the German national team.
- •Andreas Rettig will not extend his contract with the DFB.
- •Rudi Völler's future as sporting director is uncertain.
- •A DFB supervisory board meeting is underway to discuss further changes.
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"The German national team is set for major changes.
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