Germany coach Nagelsmann resigns after World Cup exit; DFB in talks with Klopp

The German Football Association has moved swiftly to replace Julian Nagelsmann following the national team's early elimination, opening a high-profile search for a new manager.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-03 13:27 UTC · 1 min read

Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down as head coach of the German national football team following the squad's early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed the departure on Friday, marking a decisive end to Nagelsmann's tenure after the tournament's disappointing conclusion.

The DFB has immediately initiated negotiations with Jurgen Klopp to take over the role.

Klopp, a former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager, has reportedly expressed fundamental willingness to lead the national side, according to the federation.

The move signals the DFB's intent to appoint a high-profile figure to rebuild the team's fortunes ahead of future international competitions.

Nagelsmann's resignation follows a formal demand from the DFB for his departure after Germany's failure to progress beyond the early stages of the World Cup.