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Manuel Neuer to play in his fifth World Cup

Мануэль Нойер, сборная Германии, чемпионат мира
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Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper, was included in the Germany national team squad for the 2026 World Cup, which is set to take place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The national team squad was announced by manager Julian Nagelsmann. The roster includes 26 players, with Joshua Kimmich appointed captain.

Germany’s squad for the 2026 World Cup / Photo: Dfb.de

The upcoming tournament will be the fifth of Manuel Neuer’s career. Previously, he played in the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments. In the 2014 World Cup final, Germany defeated Argentina 1-0.

The German Football Association noted that Manuel Neuer is one of the most experienced players in the current squad. His last match for Germany before his return was the quarterfinal of UEFA Euro 2024 against Spain. The goalkeeper has made 124 appearances for Germany.

Germany will begin the tournament on June 14 with a match against Curaçao. In the group stage, the team will face Ivory Coast and Ecuador.

Previously, Kursiv.media reported that Cristiano Ronaldo was included in Portugal’s final squad. This appearance will be the sixth for the 41-year-old striker.