Dietmar Hamann advises Kimmich to retire from Germany duties after World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:12 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Dietmar Hamann has urged Joshua Kimmich to step away from the German national team following their disappointing exit in the World Cup round of 32 against Paraguay. Kimmich, who captained the team, stated his intention to continue playing internationally, despite five unsuccessful tournaments. Hamann believes a voluntary retirement would be a responsible choice for Kimmich, suggesting it would signal a need for change in the national setup. He also expressed doubts about Kimmich's status as a world-class player and indicated that he would not include him if he were to become the new coach of Germany.
- •Germany exited the World Cup in the round of 32 against Paraguay.
- •Hamann criticizes Kimmich's performances and calls for his retirement from international play.
- •Kimmich intends to remain available for selection despite the criticism.
- •Hamann suggests other players should be given a chance in the national team.
- •Hamann does not view Kimmich as a world-class midfielder or right-back.
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — Hamann urges Kimmich to step away from Germany duty after World Cup disappointment
"Joshua Kimmich has made it clear that he has no intention of retiring from international duty following Germany’s shocking World Cup round of 32 exit against Paraguay.However, former Germany midfiel...
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