German coach Julian Nagelsmann wants to remain in charge of the four-time world champions despite the shock World Cup elimination on penalties to outsiders in Paraguay in the round of 32 on Monday.
The 38-year-old, who took over in 2023 and on Monday became the youngest coach in a World Cup knockout match in 40 years, saw his team crash out early for a third World Cup in a row after exiting the group stages in 2018 and 2022, leaving his future in doubt.
He had repeatedly said before the tournament that Germany was aiming to restore its international reputation by winning a fifth world crown, a statement that was seen as overly optimistic by many at home.
Instead, he is more likely to face an uphill battle to keep his job after a dismal first World Cup. Germany had reached the last eight on home soil at Euro 2024 under Nagelsmann.
“This is no longer in my hands, but I am ready if they want it,” Nagelsmann said of his future. «If anyone doesn’t want this, they should tell me. I want to continue.»
“I’m not one to run away,” he said. «I want to continue, but in football you are not always in control of things. If the DFB (German FA) wants it, then I will prepare for the European Championship and the Nations League.»
The Germans lost a World Cup shootout for the first time, after building a reputation as virtually flawless penalty takers under pressure.
But on Monday, three of their players – Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah – failed to score from the spot, leaving thousands of fans in Boston’s stadium and millions at home in shock.
The Germans have failed to make any impact on the international stage and have not reached a single major tournament final since winning their fourth World Cup in 2014.
“More was possible (in this tournament),” Nagelsmann said. “We would have liked to compete against France in the eighth finals. But as it is now, it is just not good enough.” France will play Sweden in the eighth finals on Tuesday.
Published on June 30, 2026
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