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Real Madrid's Rüdiger ends Germany career after World Cup debacle

Antonio Rüdiger, 33, announced his retirement from the German national team to make way for younger players.

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Antonio Rüdiger, a 33-year-old defender for Real Madrid, announced on social media on 2026-09-01 that he is retiring from the German national football team, stating that he wants to make way for the younger generation. [1] Rüdiger could not prevent Germany's elimination from the 2026 World Cup, losing 3-4 on penalties to Paraguay in the intermediate round. [2] Rüdiger lost his starting spot in the German national team after suffering an injury in autumn 2025, with Jonathan Tah and Nico Schlotterbeck becoming the first-choice central defenders under head coach Julian Nagelsmann. [3] Rüdiger made 86 appearances for Germany between his debut in 2014 and 2026, participating in three World Cups and two European Championships. [4] Antonio Rüdiger has made 86 appearances for the German national team since his debut in 2014. [5] Rüdiger played his final match for the German national team against Paraguay, where he was substituted in the 110th minute. [6]
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  1. Antonio Rüdiger, a 33-year-old defender for Real Madrid, announced on social media on 2026-09-01 that he is retiring from the German national football team, stating that he wants to make way for the younger generation. · DIE ZEIT
  2. Rüdiger could not prevent Germany's elimination from the 2026 World Cup, losing 3-4 on penalties to Paraguay in the intermediate round. · DIE ZEIT
  3. Rüdiger lost his starting spot in the German national team after suffering an injury in autumn 2025, with Jonathan Tah and Nico Schlotterbeck becoming the first-choice central defenders under head coach Julian Nagelsmann. · DIE ZEIT
  4. Rüdiger made 86 appearances for Germany between his debut in 2014 and 2026, participating in three World Cups and two European Championships. · DIE ZEIT
  5. Antonio Rüdiger has made 86 appearances for the German national team since his debut in 2014. · Przegląd Sportowy
  6. Rüdiger played his final match for the German national team against Paraguay, where he was substituted in the 110th minute. · Przegląd Sportowy
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