Germany coach Nagelsmann vows to stay after World Cup penalties loss
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Germany's World Cup coach Julian Nagelsmann expressed his commitment to remain with the national team despite their elimination in the last 32 following a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay on June 29. This defeat marked the first time Germany has lost a penalty shootout in World Cup history. Nagelsmann, under contract until the 2028 European Championships, stated he would prepare for upcoming tournaments if the German Football Association (DFB) supports him. Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, rumored as a potential successor, avoided discussing the situation when asked after the match.
- •Germany lost to Paraguay in a penalty shootout on June 29.
- •This is the first penalty shootout loss for Germany at a World Cup.
- •Nagelsmann has a contract until the 2028 European Championships.
- •Former manager Klopp did not comment on coaching rumors.
- 3:12 AMESPN Soccer — Nagelsmann: Germany no longer 'first-class team'
- 2:38 AMBBC Sport — The end for Nagelsmann? Germany suffer their 'next football nightmare'
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Julian Nagelsmann ‘not running away’ after World Cup exit as Joshua Kimmich slams performances
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — Nagelsmann says won't 'run away' after Germany World Cup exit
"Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said he wanted to stay in his job despite the defeat on penalties to Paraguay that sent the four-time World Cup winners crashing out in the last 32 on Monday.The loss to the South Americans was the first time that Germany have ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.
"ulian Nagelsmann said Germany are no longer a "first-class team" after another early World Cup exit, but added he wants to stay on as head coach following their penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay.
"Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has insisted he has no intention of leaving his post after his side was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32 by Paraguay
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 30, 2026, 3:12 AMNagelsmann: Germany no longer 'first-class team'
ulian Nagelsmann said Germany are no longer a "first-class team" after another early World Cup exit, but added he wants to stay on as head coach following their penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay.
- BBC SportJun 30, 2026, 2:38 AMThe end for Nagelsmann? Germany suffer their 'next football nightmare'
Germany make a shock last-32 exit against Paraguay, losing a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time to pile pressure on boss Julian Nagelsmann.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 2:30 AMJulian Nagelsmann ‘not running away’ after World Cup exit as Joshua Kimmich slams performances
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has insisted he has no intention of leaving his post after his side was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32 by Paraguay
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 1:35 AMNagelsmann says won't 'run away' after Germany World Cup exit
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said he wanted to stay in his job despite the defeat on penalties to Paraguay that sent the four-time World Cup winners crashing out in the last 32 on Monday.The loss to the South Americans was the first time that Germany have ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.
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