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Rani Khedira retires from the Tunisia national football team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:11 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Rani Khedira retires from the Tunisia national football team
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Rani Khedira announced his retirement from the Tunisia national team on September 11, 2026, ending a six-month international career. The 32-year-old 1.FC Union Berlin vice-captain represented the nation at the 2026 World Cup, where he appeared in every match before the team exited in the group stage. Khedira previously played for various German youth national teams before debuting for Tunisia in March 2026. In a statement released to BILD, the midfielder explained that his departure aims to allow younger, talented players to develop within the squad. Khedira described representing the country as an honor despite the brief duration of his international tenure.

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  • •Rani Khedira retires from international duty with Tunisia after six months
  • •The 32-year-old played every match for Tunisia during the 2026 World Cup
  • •Khedira previously represented Germany at various youth levels
  • •The midfielder intends to make space for younger players to shape the team's future
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  • 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Rani Khedira retires from Tunisian national team after just six months
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Rani Khedira will no longer play matches for Tunisia, ending his international career with the North African nation after just six months.Khedira, who had progressed through all of Germany's youth nat...

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