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Germany lost to Paraguay in an exciting match that ended in penalties, despite coach Julian Nagelsmann's various attack plans.
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30 June 2026 Updated: 1 July 2026
Nagelsmann focused on Germany's future despite their early exit from the World Cup
Julian Nagelsmann remains committed to his role as Germany coach despite their World Cup exit to Paraguay on penalties, expressing his desire to prepare for future tournaments.
Julian Nagelsmann has said he has no intention of resigning from his role as Germany coach following their World Cup exit. Germany were defeated by Paraguay in the round of 16, losing 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. Kai Havertz equalized after going behind for Julio Enciso's goal, while Jonathan Tah saw his header disallowed in extra time. Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Tah all missed their penalties, marking the first time Germany had lost a penalty shootout in a World Cup. Before the tournament, Germany was 10th in the FIFA rankings and Paraguay 41st, the fourth-largest difference in positions for a knockout in a World Cup (after Spain vs. Russia in 2018, Italy vs. South Korea in 2002 and Spain vs. South Korea in 2002). Germany are still waiting for their first win in the last 16 since winning the tournament in 2014, increasing the pressure on Nagelsmann. However, the former Bayern Munich coach is ready to start preparing for future tournaments. "I am ready and would like to prepare for the European Championship and the Nations League. If I am no longer wanted, then we have to talk about it," Nagelsmann said. Regarding the defeat, Nagelsmann added: "We simply took too long to get our game going on the flanks. As time went by, we tried to force it more and created more situations in the box. We had control, but we lacked incisiveness. It's a joke that our goal was disallowed, but in the end it must be said that it simply wasn't enough. I'm very disappointed because I feel that we have a very cohesive team and the impressions from training were always good. Nobody fails intentionally. I feel sorry for all the fans present at the stadium and at home." Paraguay overcame only their second elimination by knockout in a World Cup, both coming via shootout victories (5-3 shootout win against Japan in the 2010 round of 16). Goalkeeper Orlando Gill saved two penalties in the shoot-out and said he was happy to have eliminated the world champions. "An immense joy. It was a difficult match. We managed to resist. We opened the scoring, they equalised, but then we managed to hold on," Gill told FIFA.com. "Obviously we analyzed every player and every detail of the penalty takers. Thank God I managed to save two penalties. It's a privilege; we eliminated a champion.","slug":"nagelsmann-future-germany-world-cup-2026","seoTitle":"Nagelsmann focused on Germany's future despite early exit from the World Cup","metaDescription":"Julian Nagelsmann remains Germany coach after elimination on penalties against Paraguay. Ready to prepare for the next tournaments.
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