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Jürgen Klopp Joins MagentaTV as Expert for the 2026 World Cup

The hire strengthens Deutsche Telekom's bid to make MagentaTV the go‑to destination with full live coverage, including 44 exclusive matches.

Overview

  • MagentaTV confirmed Klopp will serve as an expert for its 2026 World Cup programming, marking his return to TV analysis.
  • Klopp said he is eager to view the expanded tournament from an expert’s perspective and called it a marathon with unique challenges.
  • Deutsche Telekom will show all 104 matches live on MagentaTV, with 44 games exclusive to the platform, while ARD and ZDF will also air a substantial slate.
  • The on‑air roster already includes Thomas Müller, with Johannes B. Kerner and Wolff Fuss among the presenters and commentators.
  • Klopp previously worked as a TV analyst for ZDF and RTL and currently serves as Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull, with MagentaTV coverage ramping up around the group draw on December 5.