FC Bayern will not be releasing players for the national team until 23 June. According to the DFB, this is happening contrary to initial promises.

DFB sporting director Joti Chatzialexiou: "The timing is simply frightening" National coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg: "I can't play this topic for five or six weeks before the World Cup starts" FC Bayern defends its actions, citing FIFA and the European Club Association (ECA) on the other hand.