Overview

• Kimmich will receive a medal and a commemorative cap from DFB President Bernd Neuendorf and sporting director Rudi Völler before this evening’s semi-final in Munich.
• He joins an elite cohort of German internationals reaching 100 caps, including Miroslav Klose, Thomas Müller and Lukas Podolski.
• Coach Julian Nagelsmann praised Kimmich’s boundless energy and his role in boosting team morale during training and matches.
• Lothar Matthäus said he believes the 30-year-old has the potential to break the record of 150 caps if he stays healthy and performs consistently.
• Kimmich said surpassing 150 appearances would depend on maintaining peak fitness, delivering at a high level and deeper tournament runs.