Nagelsmann promises: We are not yet finished for the 2026 World Cup!

Nagelsmann promises: We are not yet finished for the 2026 World Cup!

After the disappointing European Championship out of the German national soccer team against Spain, national coach Julian Nagelsmann has clearly clarified that he has not yet been finished with his team. "We still need a little time for the big things," he said in the RTL program "2024! People, pictures, emotions". After a controversial handball by Marc Cucurella, his team lost 1-2 in extra time, which fueled the discussion about the referee performance and the troubleshooting of the trainer, such as Fussball.news reported.

Cardinal error by Nagelsmann

The critical analysis of Nagelsmann's decisions showed several “cardinal errors” that led to defeat. One main point was the durability in the line -up, in which Niclas Füllkrug continued to be relied on Kai Havertz, who repeatedly missed opportunities. The decision to do without rotation in the squad was also very questioned. In einem intensiven Turnier hätte eine frische Aufstellung, wie stimme.de berichtete, entscheidend be.

The line -up surprised many, especially the nomination of Emre Can. Nagelsmann also relied on Leroy Sané, whose shape and Fitness were rated as problematic during the tournament. These tactical decisions seemed to strain the team at crucial moments. In view of the great improved performance of the team during the European Championship, it is now crucial that Nagelsmann learns from these experiences and the team for the upcoming World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico.