Khedira made his debut for the senior national squad on 5 September 2009 in a friendly match against South Africa. He was substituted on in the 73rd minute for Simon Rolfes.He was called up to the Germany squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa by coach Joachim L”w. Filling in for injured Michael Ballack as defensive midfielder, he played in all seven matches, and was only substituted twice. ® less