Manuel Neuer made history in the World Cup again. The German national team goalkeeper returned to the national team after ending his international career and immediately set an exceptional record. No goalkeeper has played at the World Cup more often than Bayern Munich.
Manuel Neuer with the world championship record
Neuer started Germany’s match against Ivory Coast in the starting lineup. For the 40-year-old goalkeeper, it was his 21st appearance at the World Cup.
Thus, he overtook Hugo Lloris, who finished his World Cup career with 20 matches. Neuer thus became the goalkeeper with the most matches in the history of this tournament.
He was supposed to finish, but he returned to the team
After EURO 2024, Neuer announced his retirement from his national team. However, before the World Cup, he changed his decision and was again in the team led by Julian Nagelsmann.
His return immediately brought a historic moment. The German goalkeeper once again showed that, despite his age, he is still an important figure in the national team.
Golden memories from 2014
The best tournament of Neuer’s career came at the 2014 World Championships. Germany then won the title, and the goalkeeper was awarded the Golden Gloves.
Since then, Neuer has been regularly building his legend in the national team. Now he has added a record that may last for many years.
Also a record holder at EURO
Neuer is also the goalkeeper with the most European Championship appearances. He played 20 matches in this tournament.
In total, he has 127 matches for the German national team and 50 clean sheets. His achievements show that he is one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of football.
Piala Dunia 2026
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