Berlin, Germany – The German Football Association announced the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as the head coach of the national team, on a contract that extends until 2030. He will take over the leadership of “Die Mannschaft” in the next phase, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann.
Nagelsmann’s departure from his post came after the German national team’s exit from the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. This occurred after losing on penalties to Paraguay.
The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed in an official statement that the appointment of Klopp was unanimously approved by the supervisory board and the general assembly. This followed a recommendation from DFB President Bernd Neuendorf and Vice-President Hans-Joachim Watzke.
The 59-year-old German coach will officially begin his duties on August 15, 2026. He will lead the national team in upcoming qualifiers and competitions, most notably the 2028 European Championship and the 2030 World Cup.
Klopp brought along a coaching staff of three assistants: Peter Krawietz, Pepijn Linders, and Sven Bender. This reflects his desire to maintain the team he has relied on throughout his previous coaching stints.
Kravitz and Lijnders have a long history with Klopp, having worked with him at Liverpool and contributed to winning the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020. Kravitz also previously accompanied Klopp during his spells at Mainz and Borussia Dortmund.
In contrast, Sven Bender’s selection was coordinated with the German Football Association. He drew on his coaching experience with Borussia Dortmund and Unterhaching, as well as his previous work with Germany’s under-16 and under-17 national teams.
