Overview
- German coach Julian Nagelsmann has reportedly decided to resign after Germany's World Cup exit, with the tabloid Bild first reporting his decision.
- DFB executives met with Nagelsmann on July 2 and are said to have recommended his resignation, according to multiple reports.
- Germany topped Group E in the tournament but were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Paraguay on penalties, a concrete result that preceded the resignation reports.
- Coverage differs on the formal status: some outlets relay Bild's report while others, including Jiji, say the DFB has announced the departure and is in talks with Jürgen Klopp as a potential successor.
- The outcome extends a run of three consecutive tournaments in which Germany failed to progress past the Round of 16 since 2014 and raises questions about coaching and strategy at the DFB ahead of future competitions.