Julian Nagelsmann — Germany's coach, emphasizing team cohesion ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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The Namibian
Coach Julian Nagelsmann had been under huge pressure to make the group stage breakthrough
“Germany had not advanced from the group stage since winning the 2014 tournament in Brazil, and coach Julian Nagelsmann had been under huge pressure to make that breakthrough.”
Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast and reach World Cup last 32The Namibian
Coach Julian Nagelsmann shuffled his deck, handing Undav, Nathaniel Brown and Felix Nmecha rare starts
“Coach Julian Nagelsmann shuffled his deck in Germany's final home friendly, handing Undav, Nathaniel Brown and Felix Nmecha rare starts, while naming Karl in the XI for the first time.”
Undav eases Germany past Finland in World Cup tune upThe Namibian
Julian Nagelsmann took over Germany two years ago as 38-year-old
“Since 38-year-old Nagelsmann took over Germany two years ago, he has overseen an upturn in their fortunes, spearheaded by extravagant youthful talents such as Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, as well as experienced stalwarts like Joshua Kimmich and Antonio Rudiger.”
Germany enter World Cup Group E with score to settleThe Namibian
Julian Nagelsmann took over Germany two years ago
“Since 38-year-old Nagelsmann took over Germany two years ago, he has overseen an upturn in their fortunes, spearheaded by extravagant youthful talents such as Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, as well as experienced stalwarts like Joshua Kimmich and Antonio Rudiger.”
Germany enter World Cup Group E with score to settleThe Namibian
Julian Nagelsmann fell just short of delivering glory to Germany at the Euros two years ago
“Nagelsmann fell just short of delivering glory to Germany on home soil at the Euros two years ago when they were knocked out by eventual winners Spain in the quarter-finals and he is expected to have just one more shot before returning to the club game.”
World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battleThe Namibian
Julian Nagelsmann said Germany needs to be winning above all, and a clean sheet is nice
“Before the game, Nagelsmann seemed unfazed despite Germany's leaky defence in Friday's 4-3 win over Switzerland on Friday, telling reporters "a clean sheet is nice, but above all we need to be winning."”
Undav rescues Germany late in Ghana friendlyThe Namibian
Julian Nagelsmann said Germany's collective strength will be key to their World Cup chances.
“Germany's collective strength will be key to their World Cup chances later this year, coach Julian Nagelsmann said ahead of the four-time world champions' international friendlies in the coming week.”
Germany bank on team spirit to end World Cup woesGermany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in a dramatic comeback, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice including an injury-time winner, to reach the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014.
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Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in a dramatic comeback, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice including an injury-time winner, to reach the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014.
8 hours ago · The Namibian →
Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since 2014, defeating Curacao 7-1 in their Group E opener in Houston. After Curacao equalized early, Germany scored six more goals to secure victory.
14 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Deniz Undav scored twice and assisted another goal as Germany defeated Finland 4-0 in Mainz in their final home warm-up before the World Cup. Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz also scored, with Undav substituted after sustaining an injury.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany, four-time champions seeking to break their recent World Cup struggles after failing to advance from the group stage in both 2018 and 2022, will face Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and Curaçao in Group E at the 2026 World Cup in North America.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Four-time champions Germany will compete in Group E at the 2026 World Cup alongside 2023 Africa Cup of Nations champions Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and World Cup debutants Curacao, seeking to escape group-stage elimination after failing to advance in the last two tournaments.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2026 World Cup has attracted leading coaches to international positions, including Thomas Tuchel to England and Carlo Ancelotti to Brazil, reversing international football's typical struggles to compete with club football for top talent.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich lost 1-1 at home to PSG in the Champions League semi-final second leg, eliminating them 6-5 on aggregate. Coach Vincent Kompany said he was already motivated to return to the competition next season.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany defeated Ghana 2-1 in a Stuttgart friendly on Monday, with Deniz Undav's 88th-minute goal securing victory after Kai Havertz had opened the scoring from a penalty. The hosts dominated possession but Ghana equalized through a counter-attack before Undav's late winner.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann says the team's collective strength rather than individual talent will be key to their World Cup prospects, with a squad built on form and cohesion rather than reputation. Captain Joshua Kimmich and midfielder Kai Havertz highlighted how Bayern Munich's seven representatives bring "automatisms" and team spirit crucial to tournament success.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany forward Deniz Undav scored twice and assisted once as Stuttgart defeated Augsburg 5-2 on Sunday to move third in the Bundesliga, three points clear of RB Leipzig. Undav has now scored 18 goals in 23 league games this season, equalling his total from the previous year with seven matches remaining.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →