Julian Nagelsmann says he will stay on as Germany coach after World Cup loss

Germany were eliminated in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup after a 3‑4 penalty shoot‑out defeat to Paraguay in Boston. Three German penalty takers – Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah – missed, ending the team’s title hopes.

Bundestrainer Julian Nagelsmann addressed the loss on the stadium steps, telling MagentaTV that he intends to remain in charge, stating “I want to keep going” and that he is “not the type to run away.” DFB sport director Rudi Völler and captain Joshua Kimmich also commented, while the incident reopened a debate about the typical career trajectory of German national coaches after major setbacks. Historical examples from Sepp Herberger to Jupp Derwall illustrate that former coaches have faced varied post‑DFB paths, ranging from club appointments to periods of unemployment, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding Nagelsmann’s future.