On July 24, 2026, the German Football Association (DFB) officially introduced Jurgen Klopp as the new manager of the men’s national team. He succeeds Julian Nagelsmann, who was let go following the squad’s lackluster performance at the World Cup. DFB President Bernd Neuendorf announced that the 59-year-old manager has signed a deal extending through the summer of 2030, covering the next World Cup hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. His tenure officially commences on August 15.
Klopp assumes the role after Germany suffered an early exit from this year’s World Cup, falling to Paraguay in a penalty shootout during the round of 32. This defeat marks the third consecutive World Cup disappointment for the nation since their 2014 championship victory. Historically, the team has struggled on the international stage, failing to advance past the group phase in 2018 and 2022, and winning only one knockout game across their last five major competitions.
Known for his celebrated career at Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, as well as his lengthy history as a player and coach at Mainz, Klopp has been tapped to restore Germany to its former status as a global football powerhouse.
