Official: DFB hires Jürgen Klopp as next coach of German national team

The German Football Association (DFB) has officially hired Jürgen Klopp as the next head coach of the German national team, as announced on July 24, 2026. The move follows Germany's early elimination from the FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32. Klopp, who previously managed Mainz 05, Borussia Dortmund, and Liverpool FC, had most recently been working as a TV analyst for MagentaTV during the tournament.