Nagelsmann faces uncertainty after Germany's World Cup exit on penalties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:43 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Lothar Matthäus suggests Julian Nagelsmann's tenure as Germany coach may end following a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay, resulting in the team's elimination from the World Cup. The match ended 1-1 after regulation, with Germany losing 4-3 in penalties, marking their third consecutive early exit from the tournament. Matthäus criticized the team's overall performance and called for a coaching change, noting the team's struggle against perceived weaker opponents. Nagelsmann, whose contract extends to the European Championship in two years, has expressed he will not resign, while team director Rudi Völler has supported him.
- •Germany eliminated from World Cup by Paraguay on penalties.
- •Match finished 1-1 before a 4-3 penalty loss.
- •Matthäus calls for new coaching leadership.
- •Nagelsmann's contract lasts until the next Euros.
- •Support for Nagelsmann from team director Völler.
- 7:24 AMYahoo Sports — Matthäus expects Nagelsmann dismissal after Germany's World Cup disaster
- 6:43 AMYahoo Sports — Germany great Matthäus expects Nagelsmann era to come to an end
"Germany great Lothar Matthäus believes that the Julian Nagelsmann era will come to an end after Germany were eliminated from the World Cup following a defeat on penalties to Paraguay on Monday. "I believe we need to move forward with a new coach after this World Cup.
"Lothar Matthäus expects Julian Nagelsmann to be replaced as Germany coach following Monday’s shock World Cup elimination to Paraguay in the round of 32.Nagelsmann said after the game that he's will...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 7:24 AMMatthäus expects Nagelsmann dismissal after Germany's World Cup disaster
Lothar Matthäus expects Julian Nagelsmann to be replaced as Germany coach following Monday’s shock World Cup elimination to Paraguay in the round of 32.Nagelsmann said after the game that he's will...
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 6:43 AMGermany great Matthäus expects Nagelsmann era to come to an end
Germany great Lothar Matthäus believes that the Julian Nagelsmann era will come to an end after Germany were eliminated from the World Cup following a defeat on penalties to Paraguay on Monday. "I believe we need to move forward with a new coach after this World Cup.
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