Overview
- Germany lost to Paraguay after a 1-1 draw and a 4-3 penalty shootout, marking the first time the country has been beaten in a World Cup shootout and continuing a run without a knockout win since 2014.
- Julian Nagelsmann appeared visibly agitated in his post-match press conference when questioned about Germany’s slow build-up play and said he is contracted through Euro 2028 but that the DFB must decide his future.
- Jurgen Klopp has been reported as the leading candidate to replace Nagelsmann, though he told reporters he has not considered taking the job while the current coach remains in place.
- Klopp has publicly urged a bottom-up reform of German football, calling for changes at youth levels such as under-10 development rather than focusing only on the senior team.
- The DFB has made no final decision and now faces a choice between an immediate managerial change and a longer-term overhaul of coaching, scouting and youth pathways that critics say have contributed to recent declines.