World Cup 2026: Jurgen Klopp says ‘he could have punched himself’ as he says sorry over Nagelsmann comment (opens original article in a new tab)

Jurgen Klopp apologized to Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann for a controversial comment during the World Cup 2026 opener, calling himself an 'idiot' and expressing full support for the team.

• Jurgen Klopp apologized to Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann for a controversial comment about his team selection during the World Cup 2026 opener.
• Klopp called himself an 'idiot' and said he 'could have punched himself' for the remark, which sparked debate about Nagelsmann's future.
• Germany won 7-1 against Curacao in their Group E match, with Klopp expressing full support for the team after the incident.