Germany eyes new coach after World Cup 2026 loss as Paraguay‑France quarterfinal faces heat delay

Germany’s national team was eliminated by Paraguay in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, prompting calls for a radical overhaul. Senior players such as Manuel Neuer, Leon Goretzka, Leroy Sane, Antonio Rüdiger, Pascal Groß and Oliver Baumann are reported to have little chance of future selection, and the German Football Association is expected to replace Julian Nagelsmann with Jurgen Klopp, with Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich projected to remain captain.

Meanwhile, the upcoming quarterfinal between Paraguay and France is at risk of being postponed. FIFA has warned that temperatures of 36‑38 °C, a heat‑index up to 41 °C, and possible thunderstorms could affect the match scheduled for the night of 4‑5 July 2026 in Philadelphia. The weather concerns have led to discussions of delaying the game.