Midfielder Thomas Müller announced the end of his career with the German national team after the national team's departure from the World Cup in Qatar.
It was my last game, and I enjoyed it immensely. We had incredible moments together. Every game I tried to leave my heart on the field. I did it with all my love.
Thomas Müller, quoted by journalist Fabrizio Romano
On December 2, Germany defeated Costa Rica, but for the second time in a row didn't make it out of the group at the World Cup. Hans-Dieter Flick's team finished third in the quartet. Japan and Spain advanced to the playoffs from Group E.
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