German media predict Nagelsmann's exit after Paraguay penalty defeat

German media claim that national team coach Julian Nagelsmann will be dismissed after Germany’s World Cup exit, a 0‑1 penalty loss to Paraguay that ended their campaign in the first knockout round despite surviving the group stage; reports he has already been advised to keep his dignity and step down. Frankfurter Rundschau Nagelsmann's departure is a fact and that the DFB supervisory board will decide on the termination of his contract this weekend. The contract of the 38‑year‑old runs until the European Championship 2028. After the elimination, Nagelsmann said he planned to remain as Germany’s national team coach. He indicated he had asked for a period of reflection following discussions with senior officials of the German Football Association DFB.

Nagelsmann quits after World Cup exit, Klopp eyed as Germany boss

has reported that Nagelsmann has already been advised to preserve his dignity by stepping down. The media outlet suggests the coach should resign rather than face dismissal. Ronald Koeman reacted angrily to criticism of his system, stating, “Als ik het over moest doen, zou ik hetzelfde doen.” His comment underscores the pressure on German coaching staff after the World Cup exit.

Germany in turmoil as Nagelsmann quits, Klopp name tops list

Germany progressed through the World Cup group stage but were eliminated in the first knockout round after a penalty shoot‑out defeat to Paraguay. The loss ended their tournament despite a successful group campaign. The contrast between the media’s call for Nagelsmann’s exit and his own desire to stay highlights the turmoil within the German national team. The supervisory board’s weekend decision will determine whether the coach’s contract, extending to Euro 2028, is terminated.