Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down following the team's shock Round of 32 exit at the FIFA World Cup after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay.

The German Football Association confirmed his departure, ending his tenure despite a contract that was due to run until the 2028 European Championship.

Nagelsmann's resignation followed talks with the federation after Germany's early elimination, marking the country's third consecutive disappointing World Cup campaign. The federation accepted his request to leave as it begins the search for a new head coach.