Coach Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down from leading the German national team immediately following their elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA breaks silence, explains decision to disallow Germany's goal in World Cup 2026 round of 16 loss to Paraguay

Controversial VAR decisions denied Germany a goal and a penalty in the second half of their loss to Paraguay in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.

Germany was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup round of 16 after losing 3-4 to Paraguay in a penalty shootout.

Defeating group E leaders Germany, Ecuador secured one of the wild card spots for the best third-placed teams to advance to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

Veteran German national team player Manuel Neuer becomes the goalkeeper with the most appearances in World Cup history.

"Super sub" Denis Undav scored a brace, including a late winner, to help Germany defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in their second Group E match of the 2026 World Cup in Toronto.