Jurgen Klopp to reunite with Mats Hummels as 2026 World Cup pundit
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will join German broadcaster MagentaTV as a pundit for the 2026 World Cup, reuniting with his ex-Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels.
The 57-year-old takes on the television role in his homeland alongside his ongoing commitments as Red Bull’s Head of Global Football.
The North American tournament will see the celebrated coach analyse matches alongside recently retired centre-back Hummels and Germany veteran Thomas Muller.
A shift in perspective
Hummels was a cornerstone of the Dortmund side that secured consecutive Bundesliga titles under their charismatic manager in 2011 and 2012.
The defender called time on his playing career last year following a solitary campaign in Italy with Roma.
Transitioning from manager and player to broadcast colleagues is a dynamic the former Anfield boss admits is taking some adjustment.
“Another former player of mine will be a co-pundit of mine, Mats Hummels, Thomas Muller as well, but Mats Hummels was my former player.”
“So, all of a sudden, things changed the perspective.”
Familiar faces on the global stage
The Stuttgart-born tactician will be keeping a close eye on several familiar faces during the showpiece event in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
“So many [of my] former players are part of the World Cup, which is really, really nice. And to see how time flies.”
Among the notable clashes, Scotland’s group-stage encounter with Brazil will see his former Anfield stalwarts Andy Robertson and Alisson face off.
The Champions League-winning manager also highlighted Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mane and reigning world champion Alexis Mac Allister as players he looks forward to watching.
This broadcasting stint represents the latest footballing chapter for the two-time Fifa Men’s Coach of the Year since bidding an emotional farewell to Merseyside.