The German national team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup on June 29, 2026, with a 1-1 draw against Paraguay. Jürgen Klopp wants to focus on the rest of the tournament. „Man hätte sagen können, jetzt sind wir raus und jetzt macht es gar keinen Spaß mehr. So ist es nicht. Davon muss man sich jetzt ein bisschen frei machen. Da muss man jetzt einfach sagen: gut, da muss man sich irgendwann anders drum kümmern“, said Klopp.

What does Klopp say about a possible succession?

Klopp does not want to comment on a possible succession as national coach. The former coach, who has been working as Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull since January 2025, added: „Aber dieses Turnier findet immer noch statt. Es sind nach wie vor immer noch tolle Fußballmannschaften dabei und die gucken wir uns jetzt an.“

How does the German national team react to the elimination?

National coach Julian Nagelsmann had emphasized after the elimination that he wanted to continue. DFB sports director Rudi Völler backed him up, while DFB president Bernd Neuendorf avoided making a statement on the matter.

What's next for Germany?

The German national team will face the Netherlands on September 24, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-09-24 | Netherlands | away |

The mood that Klopp experiences everywhere is really good. The fact that all three host countries, Mexico, Canada, and the USA, are still participating, does the tournament good, emphasized the 59-year-old.