- Jul 10
Germany's DFB agrees key terms with Jürgen Klopp for national team coach role, contract until 2030 awaits Red Bull deal
German FA president Bernd Neuendorf and vice president Hans-Joachim Watzke held over four hours of talks with the former Liverpool manager in New York on Friday, agreeing on key contract points. A deal to 2030 hinges on release from Red Bull, where Klopp has been global head of soccer since 2025.
- Jul 5
Jürgen Klopp accepts Germany national team job after World Cup exit, reports Fabrizio Romano
Jürgen Klopp has agreed to become the new head coach of the German national football team, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann following the team's early elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
- Jul 5
Jürgen Klopp confirms talks to become Germany head coach after Nagelsmann exit
Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he is in talks with the German Football Association (DFB) to succeed Julian Nagelsmann as national team coach, following Germany's early elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
- Jul 4
Eight national team coaches out as Nagelsmann resigns from Germany after World Cup penalty exit
Julian Nagelsmann resigned as Germany's head coach following a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the round of 16, becoming the eighth manager to leave his post at the 2026 World Cup.
- Jun 30
Germany crashes out of World Cup on penalties for the first time, Paraguay advances to round of 16
Paraguay eliminated Germany 4-3 on penalties in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup in Foxborough, inflicting the four-time champion's first-ever shootout defeat at a World Cup. The South Americans rallied after a 1-1 draw through extra time, sparking scathing criticism of the German team and coach Julian Nagelsmann.
- Jun 30
Germany crash out of World Cup round of 16 after penalty shootout loss to Paraguay
Germany suffered a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay, ending their 2026 World Cup campaign at the first knockout stage. It was the third consecutive tournament in which the four-time champions failed to reach the quarter‑finals.
- Jun 29
Brazil, Germany and Netherlands enter World Cup knockout stage as first-ever round of 32 begins
Three matches on Monday open the first-ever World Cup round of 32, with Brazil facing Japan, Germany taking on Paraguay, and Netherlands clashing with Morocco.
- Jun 27
Germany braces for physical Paraguay test in World Cup last 16 after Ecuador wake-up call
A 1–2 loss to Ecuador exposed Germany's lack of physicality, and manager Julian Nagelsmann admits he cannot fix that before Monday's last-16 tie against a defensively solid Paraguay side in Foxborough.
- Jun 21
Super-sub Undav fires Germany into World Cup last 16 with late double against Ivory Coast
Deniz Undav scored twice after coming off the bench as Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto, sealing a round-of-16 berth with a game to spare.
- Jun 21
Undav's stoppage-time winner completes Germany's comeback against Ivory Coast in World Cup thriller
Deniz Undav came off the bench to score twice, including a 94th-minute winner, as Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto to reach the 2026 World Cup knockout phase.
- Jun 21
Suspected ligament tear casts doubt over Germany defender Schlotterbeck at World Cup
The Borussia Dortmund centre-back was substituted at halftime with knee pain. An MRI on Sunday will determine the extent of the damage.
- Jun 20
Undav double rescues Germany in added time as Ivory Coast push Nagelsmann's side to the brink
Germany needed two goals from substitute Deniz Undav, including a 94th-minute winner, to overcome a stubborn Ivory Coast 2-1 at BMO Field and seal a place in the World Cup last 32.
- Jun 16
Lens name Dino Toppmöller as head coach on two-year deal after Pierre Sage's exit to Crystal Palace
The Ligue 1 runner-up has hired former Eintracht Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmöller on a contract until 2028, tasking the German with building on last season's Coupe de France triumph and Champions League return.
- Jun 14
Germany routs World Cup debutants Curaçao 7-1 in Houston opener
Germany powered past World Cup newcomers Curaçao with a 7-1 victory in Houston, led by two goals from Kai Havertz.
- Jun 14
Germany thrashes Curaçao 7-1 as World Cup debutants score historic first goal
Germany opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 7-1 demolition of debutants Curaçao in Houston, though the Caribbean side will remember Livano Comenencia's historic equaliser.
- Jun 14
Nagelsmann brushes off Klopp's 'still' comment after broadcast duo suggest his days as Germany coach are numbered
A televised exchange between Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Müller, hinting that Julian Nagelsmann may not remain Germany's head coach beyond September, has drawn a cool response from the Bundestrainer and a sharp rebuke from former international Stefan Effenberg.
- Jun 14
World Cup 2026: Germany faces Curaçao debut, Netherlands and Japan clash in Group F showdown
Germany begins its World Cup 2026 campaign against first-timers Curaçao, while the Netherlands faces Japan in a crucial Group F match later on June 14.
- May 31
Germany Crushes Finland 4-0 in Final Home Test Before World Cup, Undav Stars with Brace
Germany delivered a convincing 4-0 victory over Finland in their last test match on home soil, with Deniz Undav scoring twice before a brief injury scare ahead of the flight to the World Cup in the USA.
