FIFA World Cup 2026: German Coach Nagelsmann Defends Team's Fighting Spirit Ahead of Paraguay Clash

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has pushed back strongly against criticism of his side's fighting spirit ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Paraguay, insisting the team's mentality has never been in question and that they will produce their best performance when it matters most. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Nagelsmann pointed to his team's training sessions as clear evidence of their commitment and desire — stating that since taking charge, he has not witnessed a single bad session, with the squad always giving maximum effort.