Rudi Völler backs Julian Nagelsmann after Germany's World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Germany's elimination from the FIFA World Cup came after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay. Rudi Völler, the DFB director, defended Julian Nagelsmann, asserting he remains a top coach despite the disappointing outcome. Völler expressed confidence in Nagelsmann's ability to regroup and potentially continue leading the team, although the final decision lies with the DFB. The German national team advanced beyond the group stage but falling to Paraguay has raised questions about Nagelsmann's future.
- •Germany was eliminated from the World Cup by Paraguay on penalties.
- •Rudi Völler supports Julian Nagelsmann's continuation as head coach.
- •Völler acknowledges the disappointment of the team's performance.
- •The DFB will make the final decision regarding Nagelsmann's future.
- •Germany progressed past the group stage before the knockout defeat.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Rudi Völler backs Julian Nagelsmann after Germany’s World Cup exit
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — ‘A top coach, he’s a fighter’ — Rudi Völler defends Julian Nagelsmann after World Cup elimination
"Germany were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 32 at the hands of Paraguay after a penalty shootout, but Rudi Völler has backed Julian Nagelsmann despite their early exit.“He’s still a...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 8:20 AMRudi Völler backs Julian Nagelsmann after Germany’s World Cup exit
Germany were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 32 at the hands of Paraguay after a penalty shootout, but Rudi Völler has backed Julian Nagelsmann despite their early exit.“He’s still a...
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 2:05 AM‘A top coach, he’s a fighter’ — Rudi Völler defends Julian Nagelsmann after World Cup elimination
Will Julian Nagelsmann be back as head coach of Germany?
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