Soccer-Germany Keeper Neuer Will Retire From National Team Again After World Cup
The 40-year-old goalkeeper returned only for the tournament after a surprise recall and said he does not plan to play for Germany again.
- On Thursday, Germany's veteran keeper Manuel Neuer announced he will retire from international play following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup, having returned solely for this tournament.
- Neuer had previously retired following Germany's Euro 2024 exit on home soil, returning to coach Julian Nagelsmann's squad after a strong season with club Bayern Munich.
- The keeper secured the starting spot ahead of Oliver Baumann, playing his first international match in two years during Germany's 7-1 opening World Cup Group victory over Curacao.
- Germany faces Ivory Coast on Saturday; a win would see The Germans through to the knockout stage with a game to spare, advancing their World Cup campaign.
- A World Cup win would make Neuer the only Germany player to win the trophy twice; despite his age at 40, he stated, "It is an absolute present to be here again.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to retire after global event - The Tribune
Germany's experienced goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will retire after the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026, as he confirmed the decision during the press conference on Thursday (local time).
FIFA World Cup 2026: Germany keeper Neuer will retire from national team again after event
Germany’s veteran keeper Manuel Neuer will go back into international retirement after the end of the World Cup, having returned to the team just for the tournament, he said on Thursday.
The 40-year-old goalkeeper had retired after Euro 2024 but returned and, as he stated, the 2026 World Cup will be his last competition with Germany.
Germany's legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will retire from international football after the ongoing World Cup. The 40-year-old goalkeeper returned to the national team only for the World Cup and has now confirmed that it will be his last tournament.
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