„Football boots with me“: Müller jokes about DFB return | OneFootball

Thomas Müller has long since ended his active career in the German national team – but his name is suddenly being discussed again around the 2026 World Cup. Now the Bayern legend himself has commented on a possible comeback

Following the end of his time at FC Bayern in the summer of 2025 and his retirement from the DFB team, Müller is enjoying his new role – in sporting terms in the MLS with the Vancouver Whitecaps and in the media as a pundit for the upcoming World Cup

But the national team clearly hasn’t let go of him completely

Müller remains true to himself – even when it comes to the comeback question

As part of the MagentaTV talk show„Bestbesetzung“, the 36-year-old was asked about a possible sensational comeback. The background: possible absences in the German team’s attacking area

Müller initially responded in his usual relaxed manner and with a wink: „I’ve got my soccer boots with me,“ he explained jokingly, alluding to a theoretical emergency scenario

But it quickly became clear that there was a clear attitude behind the humor

When asked about the realistic probability of a comeback, Müller answered unequivocally: „Yes, zero.“

And even in the event that national coach Julian Nagelsmann should actually pick up the phone, the 2014 world champion had a clear – and typically Müller – answer ready

„If he calls me, then he’s got a tit. Then he really has a problem,“ said the attacking player, making it clear how unrealistic a comeback is from his point of view

Focus on new role

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Instead of being on the pitch himself, Müller will accompany the 2026 World Cup from a different perspective. As part of the MagentaTV expert team, he will contribute his experience and understanding of the game

At the same time, he remains active and ambitious in sport, continuing to pursue ambitious goals with the Vancouver Whitecaps and wanting to win titles in North America

Even without an active DFB comeback, it is clear that Thomas Müller remains one of the most influential personalities in German soccer.