Germany’s national team faces growing calls for change after a surprise World Cup last-32 elimination by Paraguay. Multiple outlets report that Germany lost to Paraguay in the knockout round, with the tie decided on penalties that ended 4–3, marking Germany’s first World Cup penalty shootout defeat. The shock exit follows Germany’s earlier World Cup failures in 2018 and 2022, which outlets note were also group-stage exits, adding to the pressure on head coach Julian Nagelsmann.
Accounts differ in emphasis, but they agree that Nagelsmann faces intense scrutiny at home and that demands for “swift” decisions about his future increase after the match. BBC and other coverage describe the situation as creating a “nightmare” moment for the team and escalating pressure on Nagelsmann. Separately, one report says Germany coach Nagelsmann has already arrived back in Munich, where the debate over his role continues. Another report, attributed to German tabloid BILD, says Nagelsmann will leave Germany as coach, while other reporting characterizes the development as an imminent sacking or separation rather than a decision already completed.
