Jürgen Klopp's Germany debut expected to break TV viewership record

Jürgen Klopp was appointed coach of the German national football team and will make his debut on 24 September 2024 in a Nations League match against the Netherlands. Former German star Lothar Matthäus predicted the game could generate a record‑breaking television audience, potentially surpassing the 34.65 million viewers (86.3 % share) that watched the 2014 World Cup final.

Klopp, who signed a four‑year contract that includes Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup, will lead Germany through a short‑term schedule that also features Nations League fixtures against Greece, Serbia and a second meeting with Greece later in October. The high level of public interest has been highlighted in media commentary, with expectations that the match will attract the largest German TV audience for a sporting event since the 2014 final.