2026 World Cup: Julian Nagelsmann faces pressure as Germany bows out

After the match, Nagelsmann was repeatedly asked about his future and admitted that he is “not one to run away” but is unpopular with the German fans.

If we did a survey in Germany today, people would not speak openly about me, he said. “I felt the support in the stadium. I don’t think everyone in Germany agrees with me to continue and continue as team manager.

“I want to thank all the German fans who came to the stadium. I expected a completely different reaction from them, but the way they supported us even after the defeat was amazing and amazing.”

“I will not go back just because we are relegated. If the DFB (German Football Association) wants me to continue, I will continue. I know how the industry works and many people want me to leave now. If the German FA wants me, I want to continue.”

Even before the Paraguay game, Nagelsmann was under fire, with Klopp – working for German television – unhappy with his performance against Ecuador.

But those lessons were learned against a physical, dogged and determined Paraguay side that defended in depth and numbers and frustrated Germany.

Paraguay will now play either France or Sweden in the last 16 on Saturday, while Germany will have to deal with another early exit.

“If I want to be cynical and sarcastic, all we get is the right to disappear in France,” German football journalist Raphael Honigstein said on BBC Radio 5 Live.

“You can hit, but you can’t fight against Paraguay like that at this level. That’s why it won’t be a defeat without result and result.”

“It wasn’t enough to watch the whole tournament, Germany were poor.

“There were a lot of big calls that didn’t come for Julian Nagelsmann. It’s going to be very difficult for him to survive this. I think he’s going to pass. I’m afraid.”