India, July 3 -- Germany's disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign has claimed its first major casualty, with head coach Julian Nagelsmann reportedly stepping down after the team's stunning Round of 32 elimination against Paraguay. Multiple reports from Germany on Friday suggested that the 38-year-old has agreed to step down following discussions with the German Football Federation (DFB), bringing an abrupt end to a tenure that was initially expected to continue through the 2028 UEFA European Championship.

According to reports from Bild and Sky Germany, the DFB requested Nagelsmann to vacate the role in the aftermath of Germany's underwhelming performance at the tournament, and the coach has accepted the decision. While an official an...