(FILES) Germany's defender #02 Antonio Ruediger controls the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Germany and Paraguay at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 29, 2026. Germany defender Antonio Rudiger on September 1, 2026 announced his international retirement, two months after last playing for Germany at the 2026 World Cup. The 33-year-old made 86 appearances for the four-time world champions. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)