Germany appoints Jurgen Klopp as head coach of the men’s national team, replacing Julian Nagelsmann, according to multiple reports citing the German football federation (DFB). The decision follows Germany’s disappointing performance at the 2026 World Cup, where the team is reported to have been eliminated in the last 16 after a loss to Paraguay. Several outlets say Nagelsmann leaves the role after that campaign.
Klopp, 59, previously managed Liverpool and steps in after a break from top-level club management. The Guardian reports that he has been away since leaving Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 season, citing fatigue. Other sources describe the appointment as part of an effort to rebuild Germany’s fortunes after a period of underperformance.
One report specifies the time frame: Klopp is appointed as Germany head coach through Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup. Additional outlets describe the appointment as a confirmed return to coaching duties after his earlier departure from Liverpool.
