Julian Nagelsmann out as Germany coach: The downfall
Key takeaways
- The German Football Association (DFB) and national team coach Nagelsmann have parted ways after Germany's poor display at the 2026 World Cup.
- The 38-year-old has left the job three years after arriving and well before the end of his contract, which was to expire after the 2028 European Championship.
- Nagelsmann won 23 of his 37 games in charge of Germany, losing only eight times.
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The German Football Association (DFB) and national team coach Nagelsmann have parted ways after Germany's poor display at the 2026 World Cup.
https://p.dw.com/p/5GQag Julian Nagelsmann can be animated during a match Image: Tom Weller/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement As had been widely expected ever since Germany's shock exit to Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup, Julian Nagelsmann is no longer national team head coach, the DFB (German Football Association) confirmed on Friday.
The 38-year-old has left the job three years after arriving and well before the end of his contract, which was to expire after the 2028 European Championship. The renewal of his deal in January 2025 forced the DFB into tricky negotiations, and led to a reported three-hour, secret meeting on Thursday. Reportedly, Nagelsmann departing will cost the DFB €7 million ($8 million), a tough sell for an association that only recently started to get its finances in order.