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Jurgen Klopp named Germany coach to rebuild national team

Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:43 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Jurgen Klopp named Germany coach to rebuild national team
Summary

Jurgen Klopp has been appointed coach of the German national team, beginning his contract on August 15, 2026. The announcement follows the resignation of Julian Nagelsmann after Germany’s disappointing early exit from the recent World Cup, where they lost to Paraguay in the round of 32. Klopp's task is to revitalize a team that has not reached the knockout stage in three consecutive World Cups. He plans to focus on improving both the goalkeeping and striker positions, while also maximizing the potential of young players like Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala as Germany aims for success in the next Euro and World Cup cycles.

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By the Numbers
  • •Klopp's contract runs until the summer 2030.
  • •Germany's recent history includes three straight World Cup failures.
  • •Klopp aims to overhaul goalkeeping and striking positions.
  • •Focus on developing young talents like Wirtz and Musiala.
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What they're saying
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Jürgen Klopp was expected to be named Germany's new coach Friday, tasked with bouncing back from another disastrous World Cup. The German soccer federation was expected to announce at a news conference Friday morning that it has agreed a contract with Klopp for his first coaching job since he left Liverpool in 2024. German media reported his deal will run through the 2028 European Championship and 2030 World Cup.

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Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany coach, the former Liverpool manager given the task of rebuilding the struggling European giants, the national federation (DFB) announced on Friday.Germany have won four World Cups -- the equal most of any European team -- and three European Championships, one behind record holders Spain, but have struggled in recent years.

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With the 2026 World Cup in the rear-view mirror, federations now begin building towards 2030. Few face a greater task than Germany, who find themselves in a historic rut, hiring Jurgen Klopp to change the trajectory.

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