Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has ruled out resigning following his side’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that his future will be decided by the German Football Association (DFB).
Germany’s campaign came to an end in the last 16 after they were beaten by Paraguay in a penalty shootout, extending a disappointing tournament for Die Mannschaft.
Despite the setback, Nagelsmann said he has no plans to step down and will continue in the role if the DFB decides to retain him through to Euro 2028.
“I will not resign. If the DFB wants me to stay until 2028, I will do so. If not, I will leave this project,” stated the coach, making it clear that his future depends entirely on the federation’s will.
The 38-year-old’s comments came after Germany’s premature departure from the World Cup, with attention now turning to whether the national federation will continue with the current coaching setup or appoint a new manager.
Nagelsmann indicated that the decision is no longer in his hands, stressing that he is prepared to remain in charge if the DFB believes he is the right person to lead the national team over the coming years.
While Germany’s latest World Cup campaign ended earlier than expected, the coach has received support from within the federation.
DFB sporting director Rudi Völler said he continues to believe Nagelsmann is capable of leading the team, although he acknowledged that the final decision on the coach’s future will be made collectively rather than by one individual.
“Julian is still a top-level coach. I remain convinced that he is probably the right person to continue. But I am not the DFB by myself. This is not a decision that depends solely on me,” he emphasized.
Völler’s backing provides encouragement for Nagelsmann as uncertainty surrounds the next steps for the German national team following another disappointing World Cup.
Germany had hoped to progress beyond the knockout stages but instead saw their campaign brought to an end by Paraguay in a penalty shootout defeat, leaving questions over the direction of the team ahead of its next major tournament.
The DFB must now decide whether to continue with the 38-year-old coach despite the early World Cup exit or begin a new chapter by appointing a successor.
For now, Nagelsmann has made his own position clear. He will not resign and is prepared to continue leading Germany if the federation chooses to extend its trust in him, leaving the final decision over the national team’s future in the hands of the DFB leadership.
