The 38-year-old coach, who took the helm in 2023, made history on Monday as the youngest coach in a World Cup knockout match in 40 years. Unfortunately, his team faced yet another early exit, marking their third consecutive World Cup elimination following group-stage departures in 2018 and 2022, casting uncertainty over his future.

Prior to the tournament, he had consistently voiced Germany's ambition to reclaim their international standing by securing a fifth World Cup title, a goal many back home deemed overly optimistic.

In the aftermath of a disappointing debut on the World Cup stage, Nagelsmann now confronts a challenging path to retain his position. Under his guidance, Germany had reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on home soil.

"This is no longer in my hands, but I am ready if they want me," Nagelsmann expressed regarding his future. "If someone does not want this, then they need to inform me. I want to continue."

"I’m not someone who runs away," he added. "I want to continue, but in football, you don't always have control over circumstances. If the DFB (German FA) desires it, then I will prepare for the European Championship and the Nations League."

In a surprising turn, the Germans experienced their first-ever World Cup shootout defeat, having previously built a reputation as near-perfect penalty-takers under pressure.

On Monday, three of their players—Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade, and Jonathan Tah—failed to convert their penalties, leaving thousands of fans in the Boston stadium, and millions watching at home, in disbelief.

Since winning their fourth World Cup in 2014, Germany has struggled to make an impact on the international stage and has not reached a final in any major tournament.

"There was more to be achieved in this tournament," Nagelsmann reflected. "We would have preferred to challenge ourselves against France in the round of 16. But as it stands, it simply isn’t good enough." France is set to face Sweden in the round of 32 on Tuesday.