- 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 8
Völler stays as DFB sport director after Klopp's personal plea, clearing path for new era
Rudi Völler will remain as the German Football Association's sport director until Euro 2028, after a phone call from Jürgen Klopp, the frontrunner for the national team coaching job, convinced him to stay.
- 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
Jürgen Klopp confirms Germany talks as Nagelsmann resigns after World Cup penalty heartbreak
Four days after Germany lost to Paraguay on penalties, Julian Nagelsmann stepped down, and Jürgen Klopp confirmed he is ready to take over – but warned talks need time.
- 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 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.
- May 30
Liverpool Sack Arne Slot After Disappointing Fifth-Place Finish, Eye Bournemouth's Iraola as Successor
Liverpool FC have parted ways with manager Arne Slot just one year after he led the club to a record-equalling 20th league title, following a season marred by fan discontent and a fifth-place finish.
