DFB President Leaves Nagelsmann's Future Open After World Cup Exit

The German Football Association (DFB) has deferred a decision regarding the future of national coach Julian Nagelsmann, following the team's early elimination from the World Cup.

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I believe we cannot simply move on after such a tournament.

DFB President Bernd Neuendorf acknowledged that the team's performance fell short of expectations. "I believe we cannot simply move on after such a tournament," Neuendorf said in a video statement. He emphasized the need to discuss the reasons behind the repeated early exits from the World Cup. "We agree that the World Cup performance does not meet our standards," he added.

Neuendorf confirmed that an initial meeting had already taken place with Nagelsmann, Sporting Director Rudi Völler, and Managing Director Andreas Rettig. "We sat together for a long time," he stated. "In the coming days, we will calmly discuss the reasons why the team could not perform to its potential and failed to meet its own expectations and those of German football," the 64-year-old explained.

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We agree that the World Cup performance does not meet our standards.

Julian Nagelsmann himself had ruled out resigning as national coach immediately after the match. The DFB's decision to postpone the announcement leaves the coach's position uncertain as the association deliberates on the path forward.

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In the coming days, we will calmly discuss the reasons why the team could not perform to its potential and failed to meet its own expectations and those of German football.