The match against England, where Germany fell 2-0, was the latter's last in the championship - and Toni Kroos' last in the national team career.
The sensitive midfielder announces that he is leaving the German national team.
"It has long been clear to me that I would not be in the World Cup 2022. especially because I want to focus on my goals at Real Madrid in the coming years.
From now on, I will give myself some rest during the national team break, which I have not had in eleven years.
In addition, I want to be there for my wife and my three children, "he writes on Instagram.
Made over 100 matches
The 31-year-old has been listed for a total of 106 matches in the white national team jersey and was involved in contributing to the World Cup gold in 2014. He started in all European Championship matches this year.
In the Instagram post, he also sends congratulations to Hans-Dieter Flick, the national team captain who takes over from Joacim Löw.