‘Other countries are simply too good’ – Jurgen Klopp tells Germany to abandon World Cup success fixation and avoid overreaction to disappointment
20 October 2025
Jurgen Klopp warns Germany against fixating on winning the 2026 World Cup, stressing that global competition is fiercer than ever and nations like France, Spain and England cannot be underestimated. He urges patience, pragmatic planning, and development of versatile players, including an Under 21 league to bridge youth-to-senior gaps, emphasising that consistent growth outweighs overreaction to setbacks or early exits.