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Nagelsmann Leaves Germany After FIFA World Cup Exit, DFB To Open Talks With Klopp
The German Football Association: Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has officially stepped down from his role following the team's disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, with the German Football Association (DFB) confirming on Friday that it has terminated his contract with immediate effect and will begin talks with Jurgen Klopp over taking charge of the national team.
The announcement comes days after Germany suffered a shock Round of 32 exit to Paraguay, losing 3-4 in a penalty shootout after regulation time. The defeat marked Germany's first-ever loss in a FIFA World Cup penalty shootout, ending a long-standing record of four successive shootout victories on football's biggest stage.
The DFB said Nagelsmann had, in a confidential discussion with federation officials a day after the defeat, requested to be released from his duties following Germany's underwhelming performance at the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The request was unanimously approved by the board.
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