Joachim Löw set to manage nation in crisis at 2026 World Cup
World Cup-winning head coach Joachim Löw is reportedly in advanced talks to manage a nation at the upcoming 2026 tournament.
Löw, 66, is best known for his time managing Germany between 2006 and 2021, a period in which he guided the European nation to 2014 World Cup glory, having earlier led the side to a third-place finish at the 2010 tournament in South Africa.
The 66-year-old, who previously managed several clubs, including Fenerbahçe and Stuttgart, has been without a coaching role since 2021 but could soon return to the dugout.
As reported by GOAL, Löw is in advanced talks with Ghana with a view to managing the West African nation at this summer’s World Cup in North America.
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Löw is expected to earn €150,000 (£130,000) per month if he accepts the role.
On 31 March, Ghana sacked Otto Addo just 72 days before the tournament after he oversaw four successive defeats, leaving the team ranked 72nd in the world.
A statement from the Ghana Football Association read: “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has parted ways with the head coach of the senior men’s national team, the Black Stars, Otto Addo, with immediate effect.
“The association wishes to thank Otto Addo sincerely for his contribution to the team and wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavours.
“The Ghana Football Association will communicate the new technical direction of the Black Stars in due course.”
Ghana were drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.
The Black Stars face Panama in their tournament opener in Toronto on 18 June before taking on Thomas Tuchel’s England in Boston on 23 June.
Ghana then face Croatia in Philadelphia on 27 June.
The World Cup gets under way on 11 June, with co-hosts Mexico set to face South Africa in Mexico City in the tournament opener.
Speaking to Kicker last year, Löw admitted that he had received “several offers” to return to management “over the past few years”.
“I wasn’t really interested in returning,” he said. “However, now I’m ready to consider opportunities that leave a good impression. I have extensive experience with national teams and preparing for major tournaments.”
He also explained that he felt he should have left the Germany job three years earlier than he did.
“I should have stepped aside after the 2018 World Cup to make way for someone with fresh ideas who could better manage the transition from the ‘golden’ generation,” he added.
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Luke Davies