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Nagelsmann quits Germany after World Cup disaster

Julian Nagelsmann is no longer Germany manager following the nation's bitter World Cup exit in the round of 32. The tactical mastermind initially insisted he would not run away from the job, but he has now agreed to vacate his position after senior DFB officials withdrew their support during a tense crisis meeting.

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DFB advises Nagelsmann to resign from Germany post

Julian Nagelsmann is on the verge of leaving his role as Germany manager following a crucial summit with the DFB. After a disappointing World Cup exit, the leadership has recommended that he step down voluntarily. If he refuses, a formal dismissal is expected, with ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp thought to be in the running to replace him.

Germany v Paraguay: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Tah breaks silence on Germany World Cup exit

Jonathan Tah has opened up on the psychological toll of his missed penalty that confirmed Germany’s shock exit from the 2026 World Cup. The Bayern Munich defender was the man who ultimately failed to convert from 12 yards, but reports have since emerged regarding the reluctance of his team-mates to step up during the high-pressure moment.

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Schweinsteiger confident Klopp will replace Nagelsmann

Bastian Schweinsteiger has backed Jurgen Klopp to take over the German national team, insisting the former Liverpool manager can restore the sense of optimism missing from the DFB setup. Following a humiliating 2026 World Cup exit at the hands of Paraguay, pressure has reached a boiling point for current head coach Julian Nagelsmann.

Germany v Paraguay: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Neuer has no regrets over Germany return despite World Cup exit

Manuel Neuer has insisted he holds no regrets over his decision to come out of international retirement, despite Germany suffering a shock exit from the World Cup. The legendary goalkeeper returned to the fold for one final tournament only to see Die Mannschaft eliminated in the round of 32 by Paraguay, resulting in his second retirement from the national team.

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Nagelsmann calls Tah's disallowed Germany goal a 'scandal'

Germany crashed out of the World Cup after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Julian Nagelsmann was left furious by the decision to disallow Jonathan Tah's extra-time goal, branding the VAR intervention a "scandal" before becoming frustrated during a post-match television interview.

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Hire Klopp now! Germany exit must be the end for Nagelsmann

Since lifting the 2014 World Cup, Germany have endured a nightmare run at the biggest football tournament on the planet. They embarrassingly exited the competition at the group stage in both 2018 and 2022, and while they made it into the knockouts this time around in 2026, they still failed to reach the last 16 after falling on penalties to Paraguay on a chastening Monday afternoon in Boston.

Germany v Paraguay: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Havertz apologises after Germany shootout disaster

Kai Havertz apologised to Germany supporters after missing a penalty in a dramatic World Cup shootout defeat to Paraguay. The Arsenal forward had rescued his side with an equaliser in normal time, but Die Mannschaft's World Cup campaign ended after a tense 4-3 penalty defeat.

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Nagelsmann a dead man walking after Paraguay upset Germany

Germany were sensationally dumped out of the 2026 World Cup on Monday evening after losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay after a 1-1 draw in Foxborough. Julian Nagelsmann's side had 75 percent possession and three times as many shots as their South American opponents (21-7), while they also thought they'd won a bad-tampered round-of-32 tie when Jonathan Tah headed home Nathaniel Brown's corner in extra-time.

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Lineker backs Deschamps for World Cup glory

Gary Lineker has named France as the outright favourites to win the World Cup, insisting that there is no manager in international football better suited to lifting the trophy than Didier Deschamps. The former England striker praised the leadership of the Les Bleus boss while simultaneously hitting out at FIFA for a controversial decision regarding the French national team.