Rudi Völler may step down as DFB sporting director after World Cup exit

Rudi Völler is reportedly considering stepping down from his role as sporting director for the Deutscher Fußballbund (DFB) following Germany's loss to Paraguay in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. This defeat marks another significant failure for a nation that triumphed in the 2014 tournament but has not advanced beyond the knockout stage since. The DFB is undergoing extensive changes, with managing director Andreas Rettig set to depart and manager Julian Nagelsmann already dismissed. Völler, a mentor to Nagelsmann, might announce his decision as soon as next week amid speculation about Jürgen Klopp's potential appointment as the new manager.

• 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — DFB’s sporting director Rudi Völler may leave in wake of fresh World Cup humiliation