Germany coach Nagelsmann says no pressure to prove himself
3 min readJun 29, 2026 12:54 PM IST Julian Nagelsmann stated that he feels no pressure to prove his worth as Germany prepare for their World Cup Round of 32 clash against Paraguay. The upcoming game marks a significant milestone for the four-time world champions, as it is their first appearance in a knockout match of the tournament in 12 years. After entering the World Cup with nine consecutive victories, Germany dominated Curacao 7-1 in their Group E debut and later clinched the top position with a last-minute win over the Ivory Coast. Despite previous early exits in the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, the team appeared to be cruising toward a 12th straight win until a surprising 2-1 defeat by Ecuador in their final group fixture ended their streak and sparked immediate concern among supporters. While the defeat had no consequences on Germany’s standing in the group, it piled on immediate pressure on Nagelsmann and his cohort. Germany have also conceded a goal in all three group matches they played. ALSO READ | Cape Verde …


