Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has reportedly become the frontrunner to take over as Germany national team coach following the country’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Reports from German media suggest that the German Football Association (DFB) is considering parting ways with current coach Julian Nagelsmann after Germany crashed out in the Round of 32 on penalties against Paraguay.

The elimination marks another painful setback for Germany, who have struggled in recent World Cup tournaments, including early exits in 2018 and 2022, despite their status as four-time world champions.

According to reports cited in Germany, Nagelsmann recently held a meeting with DFB officials in Frankfurt, where a severance package reportedly worth around 7 million euros was discussed.

The final decision regarding his future is expected to be made within days as pressure continues to mount on the football federation to rebuild the national team after repeated failures on the world stage.

Klopp, who left Liverpool in 2024 after a highly successful nine-year spell, is now working as Head of Global Football at Red Bull, overseeing multiple clubs across different countries.Despite stepping away from frontline coaching, he has remained highly respected in world football and has long been linked with the Germany job.German media outlets report that he is the preferred choice if the DFB decides to make a managerial change.

If appointed, it would be Klopp’s first coaching role since leaving club management and would signal a major rebuilding phase for Germany as they try to restore their global football dominance.