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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann set for swift sacking after World Cup exit

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann set for swift sacking after World Cup exit
Summary

Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly poised to be sacked as Germany head coach following the national team's disappointing World Cup exit in the Round of 32 against Paraguay. A report from Sport BILD indicates that the decision regarding Nagelsmann's dismissal is expected to be made quickly, especially with doubts surrounding his position growing. DFB director Rudi Völler, previously one of Nagelsmann's biggest supporters, has distanced himself from that support. Although the process requires approval from various entities and could be time-consuming, there is speculation about a potential quick successor, with Jürgen Klopp mentioned as a leading candidate. Nagelsmann's contract reportedly contains a severance clause allowing a 50% payout upon termination.

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What We Know
  • •Nagelsmann's sacking follows Germany's World Cup exit against Paraguay
  • •DFB director Rudi Völler has distanced himself from Nagelsmann
  • •Jürgen Klopp is a leading candidate for the head coach position
  • •Nagelsmann's contract includes a termination clause for severance payment
  • •DFB must approve the dismissal, making it a complex process
Latest Updates
  • 6:43 AMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Julian Nagelsmann steps down as Germany head coach
  • 6:34 AMYahoo Sports — Final decision: Nagelsmann to leave Germany, says BILD 🇩🇪
  • 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann in firing line at home after early World Cup exit
  • 1:48 PMYahoo Sports — Nagelsmann urged to resign after DFB crisis talks
  • 10:53 AMYahoo Sports — Julian Nagelsmann “has no chance” of staying on as Germany coach, according to source
  • 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Klopp? Guardiola? 'Swift' decision called for as Nagelsmann returns
  • 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Nagelsmann reportedly set for "swift" sacking as Germany head coach
What they're saying
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann met with his bosses to answer questions about his team’s disappointing World Cup performance at a special crisis-meeting at the headquarters of the German soccer federation on Thursday. Nagelsmann is in the firing line and his future is uncertain after Germany’s loss to Paraguay on penalties in the first knockout round Monday. The coach has faced criticism at home over contentious decisions, contradictory messaging, abrupt changes to earlier stated positions, sticking with struggling players at the expense of others, and ultimately failing to get the team performing at a level expected from the sum of its parts.

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Calls are growing for a quick decision on the future of Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, who touched down in Munich on Wednesday following his team's early World Cup exit. Nagelsmann has come under fire after four-time champions Germany were ousted 4-3 on penalties by Paraguay in the round of 32 on Monday, a result only marginally better than group stage exits in 2018 and 2022.

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The Germany national team's disappointing World Cup exit in the Round of 32 against Paraguay is is set to have big consequences. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly set to be sacked immediatel...

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