Kimmich rules out international retirement after Germany's World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:15 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich has dismissed any thoughts of retiring from international football following the team's exit from the World Cup after a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay. Kimmich expressed his determination to continue representing Germany, emphasizing the collective responsibility of the players for the team's failure. He reflected on the disappointment of not delivering a proud moment for fans and acknowledged the need for the team to take ownership of its performance. The 31-year-old scored in the shootout, but it was insufficient to secure advancement in the tournament.
- •Germany exited the World Cup after a penalty shootout against Paraguay.
- •Kimmich scored in the shootout but the team could not advance.
- •He calls for collective responsibility from the players.
- •Kimmich expresses determination to keep playing for the national team.
- 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — "What I will never do is give up" – Kimmich rules out international retirement after Germany's World Cup exit
"Germany captain Joshua Kimmich is not considering retiring from international football after Monday's heartbreaking World Cup exit to Paraguay."I'll always have the determination to make another attem...
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