The German national team has been eliminated from the World Cup. Joshua Kimmich is the only player in the 100-game club without a title.

What happened?

Dietmar Hamann, former national player, demands the retirement of Joshua Kimmich. Hamann would highly appreciate a withdrawal by Bayern pro Kimmich.

Why is this important for Germany?

A retirement from the national team is not an option for the criticized DFB captain Joshua Kimmich. „I will always have the power for a new attempt“, said Kimmich after the World Cup exit.

What comes next?

Germany will face the Netherlands on September 24, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-09-24 | Netherlands | Away |

Current form

The German national team has achieved 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 5 games. Last result: Germany 1-1 Paraguay (2026-06-29). Lothar Matthäus is the record player with 150 appearances. Jürgen Klinsmann, Jürgen Kohler, and Thomas Häßler also belong to the 100-game club.