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Manuel Neuer, Neymar, Riyad Mahrez, Guillermo Ochoa, and Patrik Schick have ended their international careers following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France coach Didier Deschamps also stepped down after 14 years. The quintet leaves behind decades of service, World Cup titles, and continental triumphs.
Manuel Neuer has confirmed his retirement from the Germany national team after their penalty-shootout loss to Paraguay in the World Cup Round of 32. The 40-year-old goalkeeper, a 2014 World Cup winner, ends his international career with 128 caps.
As the knockout stages begin, we rank 10 players who may be appearing in their final World Cup, including Lionel Messi, Luka Modric, and Cristiano Ronaldo. These legends have left an indelible mark on the tournament.
Gonzalo Plata's quick reaction to a flick-on from Kevin Rodriguez gave Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in their World Cup Group E match at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Germany came from behind to beat Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 and secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Manuel Neuer and Jamie Leweling praised the team's character after Deniz Undav's late double completed the turnaround.
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced that the current tournament will be his last for the national team, ruling out participation in the next European Championship in two years.
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.
