Overview
- DFB leaders have stepped up talks with Jürgen Klopp and traveled to the United States to negotiate a potential appointment as Germany's next head coach, with discussions continuing but no contract announced.
- Organized fan groups and vocal supporters warned that Klopp's current Red Bull role could create conflicts of interest and damage the DFB's independence, demanding clarity on any future commercial ties.
- Former players and TV pundits broadly name Klopp the leading option while also arguing that one figure alone cannot solve deep structural problems inside the national team setup.
- On the field, France beat Morocco 2:0 to reach the semi‑finals, and Morocco confirmed Ismael Saibari was unavailable for the quarterfinal because of a muscle injury.
- Parallel developments shaping the summer: ZDF confirmed Oliver Schmidt as its final match commentator and reports say FC Köln are close to signing Gideon Mensah on a free transfer, though that deal remains unconfirmed.