Jurgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, has revealed he will join MagentaTV as a pundit for the 2026 World Cup. He will share the screen with Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller for coverage of the tournament across Mexico, Canada, and the USA. This role adds to Klopp's busy post-Liverpool schedule, which includes leading soccer operations for the Red Bull group.
Jurgen Klopp's transition from the dugout to broader football involvement continues apace. After stepping down as Liverpool manager, he took on the position of Global Head of Soccer for the Red Bull organization, overseeing clubs such as RB Leipzig, New York Red Bulls, and Red Bull Salzburg. These duties involve shaping the group's football identity, recruitment strategies, and long-term planning on an international scale.
In addition to his executive responsibilities, Klopp is pursuing a personal venture with his son Marc: the development of Klopp’s Padel FC, a padel sports hub. The inaugural UK site is planned for Wavertree Sports Park in Liverpool, underscoring his lasting ties to the city where he built his legacy.
Now, Klopp is returning to television broadcasting. He shared the news via Instagram, confirming his role as a TV expert for MagentaTV, the Deutsche Telekom-owned platform that holds rights to the 2026 World Cup. Teaming up with World Cup winner Thomas Muller, Klopp will provide analysis for the expanded 48-team tournament.
Arnim Butzen, Head of TV at Deutsche Telekom, welcomed the addition enthusiastically. “Jurgen Klopp embodies passion and enthusiasm for football in its purest form. That’s why it’s great that he decided to join us to work as a TV expert again,” Butzen said. He praised Klopp's analytical depth, energy, and wit, noting that the pairing with Muller forms an already championship-caliber duo.
Klopp expressed his own excitement about the opportunity. “I really want to experience this World Cup again from the experts’ perspective. At the same time, I know that this marathon tournament will offer its own challenges. At MagentaTV, we want to inspire people with the right mix of football expertise and entertainment and always be close to the action.”
This multifaceted engagement highlights Klopp's enduring influence in football, blending leadership, innovation, and commentary as the sport's global spotlight intensifies ahead of 2026.