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Germany’s Nagelsmann Resigns After Paraguay Defeat; Klopp Mulls Role

7/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

Julian Nagelsmann resigned as Germany's head coach on July 3, 2026 after a 4-3 loss to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32.
The German Football Association offered him a €7 million severance, one year’s salary.
President Bernd Neuendorf thanked Julian Nagelsmann for commitment, ambition and professionalism.
The German Football Association will talk with Jürgen Klopp.
Jürgen Klopp told Magenta TV it is not the right moment to discuss the national-team job.

History

Historical Context

In 2014, under manager Joachim Löw, Germany won its fourth FIFA World Cup, the first title after reunification in 1990. The German Football Association, which has a history of rewarding successful coaches, faces another transition after Julian Nagelsmann’s July 2026 resignation, prompting calls to emulate the 2014 success when selecting a new boss.

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Story summary

Julian Nagelsmann resigned as Germany's head coach on July 3, 2026 after a 4-3 loss to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32.
The German Football Association offered him a €7 million severance, one year’s salary.
President Bernd Neuendorf thanked Julian Nagelsmann for commitment, ambition and professionalism.
The German Football Association will talk with Jürgen Klopp.
Jürgen Klopp told Magenta TV it is not the right moment to discuss the national-team job.

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