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Manuel Neuer is set to make his 21st World Cup appearance against Côte d'Ivoire, becoming the all-time leading appearance-maker among goalkeepers. The 40-year-old Germany captain recently equaled Hugo Lloris' record of 20 matches.
Manuel Neuer became the ninth player to win the World Cup and return to the tournament 12 years later, starting for Germany against Curaçao in the 2026 opener. The goalkeeper, who reversed his international retirement in 2025, joins a select list including Busquets, Henry, Cafu, Ronaldo, Baresi, Massaro, Pelé, and Martínez.
Germany has decided that Manuel Neuer will be the starting goalkeeper for the World Cup. The decision has been made.
