# Antonio Rudiger Retires from German National Team After 2026 World Cup

Antonio Rudiger announced his retirement from the German national team following the 2026 World Cup.

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Antonio Rudiger, a 33-year-old defender for Real Madrid, announced his retirement from the German national team on September 1, 2026. [^1]

Antonio Rudiger, a German footballer and member of Real Madrid, announced on social media that he is ending his international career. [^2]

Rudiger stated via Instagram that he wants to give opportunities to the new generation of players by ending his international career. [^3]

The 2026 World Cup was Rudiger's final tournament with the German national team. [^4]

Antonio Rudiger made his debut for the German national team in 2014 and has since played 86 matches. [^5]

The 33-year-old defender stated that after a period of reflection, it was time to retire to make space for the younger generation. [^6]

Rudiger expressed deep disappointment with Germany's result in the 2026 World Cup, calling it a painful but defining moment in his career. [^7]

Rudiger made the decision to retire from international football to focus on his club career with Real Madrid. [^8]

Rudiger stated that he felt it was the right time to give space to younger talents in the German defense. [^9]

Rudiger will not be included in the new German national team project entering the coaching era of Jurgen Klopp. [^10]

Antonio Rudiger thanked his teammates, coaches, and fans for their support throughout his tenure with the German national team. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. Antonio Rudiger, a 33-year-old defender for Real Madrid, announced his retirement from the German national team on September 1, 2026. (Republika Online, News)
2. Antonio Rudiger, a German footballer and member of Real Madrid, announced on social media that he is ending his international career. (Nezavisne novine, News)
3. Rudiger stated via Instagram that he wants to give opportunities to the new generation of players by ending his international career. (Republika Online, News)
4. The 2026 World Cup was Rudiger's final tournament with the German national team. (Republika Online, News)
5. Antonio Rudiger made his debut for the German national team in 2014 and has since played 86 matches. (Nezavisne novine, News)
6. The 33-year-old defender stated that after a period of reflection, it was time to retire to make space for the younger generation. (Nezavisne novine, News)
7. Rudiger expressed deep disappointment with Germany's result in the 2026 World Cup, calling it a painful but defining moment in his career. (Media Indonesia, News)
8. Rudiger made the decision to retire from international football to focus on his club career with Real Madrid. (Media Indonesia, News)
9. Rudiger stated that he felt it was the right time to give space to younger talents in the German defense. (Media Indonesia, News)
10. Rudiger will not be included in the new German national team project entering the coaching era of Jurgen Klopp. (Republika Online, News)
11. Antonio Rudiger thanked his teammates, coaches, and fans for their support throughout his tenure with the German national team. (Nezavisne novine, News)

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