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Nagelsmann: Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer fit to start as Germany opens ... HOUSTON (AP) — GoalkeeperManuel Neuerhas fully recovered from a calf injury he sustained last month and is ready to go for Germany’sWorld Cupopener against Curaçao on Sunday. The 40-year-old enters the World Cup having not played for Germany in almost two years after coach Julian Nagelsmann lured him out of international retirement. “(He’s) definitely fit enough to start the game and he got better and better,” Nagelsmann said Saturday night. “He didn’t really have the rhythm, but now he found the rhythm. He played a lot, we trust him a lot and I think … in order to have a good World Cup, we need Manuel in top performance and I think he can bring that.” There were questions about his health after he injured his left calf during Bayern’s last Bundesliga game of the season in late May and missed the German Cup final against Stuttgart for what was called “muscular problems in his left calf.” TheBayern Munichcaptain is the only remaining member of the World Cup-winning team from 2014 on the Germany squad. This will be his fifth World Cup, which will tie the German record held by Lothar Matthäus. His return to th…

Neuer's Return Boosts Germany's World Cup Hopes | Footy Feed Footy Feed Unverified 23 days ago by Tom O'Brien 0 0 Neuer's Return Boosts Germany's World Cup Hopes Manuel Neuer's unexpected return from international retirement has added a veteran presence to Germany's World Cup squad, as they prepare for a challenging tournament in North America. The decision impacts Hoffenheim's Oliver Baumann, who was poised to be the starting goalkeeper but now faces a fierce competition for the number one spot. © The Independent Football World Cup Football Sport In a surprising twist ahead of the 2026 World Cup, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has made a sensational return to Germany's national team, marking a pivotal moment in their preparations for the tournament. The 40-year-old's inclusion in Julian Nagelsmann's 26-man squad revitalizes the team's aspirations as they chase a fifth World Cup title in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Neuer's decision to come out of retirement, announced after his exit from the 2024 European Championship, represents a significant shift in Germany's strategy. His experience, with 124 caps to his name, is invaluable, particularly as Germany prepares to face tough o…

Julian Nagelsmann confirms Manuel Neuer fit for Germany's World Cup ... Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer attends a training session of the German national soccer team in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst) Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann looks around before an international friendly soccer match against the United States in Chicago, Saturday, June 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Germany midfielder Aleksandar Pavlović, left, tackles the ball from United States forward Christian Pulisic during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Chicago, Saturday, June 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) HOUSTON (AP) — Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has fully recovered from a calf injury he sustained last month and is ready to go for Germany’sWorld Cupopener against Curaçao on Sunday. The 40-year-old enters the World Cup having not played for Germany in almost two years after coach Julian Nagelsmann lured him out of international retirement. “(He’s) definitely fit enough to start the game and he got better and better,” Nagelsmann said Saturday night. “He didn’t really have the rhythm, but now he found the rhythm. He played a lot, we trust him a lot and I t…

Manuel Neuer: The aura of a record-breaking goalkeeper Germany's hopes at the 2026 World Cup are connected to world-class goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's fitness and form.

Manuel Neuer fit to join Germany in first World Cup match Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set to play in Germany's first match in this year's World Cup. He had retired from the national team in August 2024.

‘Last for me’: Manuel Neuer confirms retirement after FIFA World Cup 2026 Germany's legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer confirmed his international retirement post-World Cup 2026. The 40-year-old, a 2014 World Cup winner, cited the physical and mental toll of continued national duty. Neuer's return to the squad, after a brief hiatus, was driven by strong club form, and he emphasized team unity despite initial selection debates.

Manuel Neuer creates history, becomes oldest Germany footballer at a major tourney Manuel Neuer became Germany's oldest-ever player at a major tournament, aged 40, during their dominant 7-1 FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Curaçao. His return from international retirement marked a historic night as Germany secured a resounding victory, restoring confidence after recent World Cup disappointments.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann confirms Manuel Neuer will be back ... Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann confirms Manuel Neuer will be back for World Cup opener The FC Bayern and Germany legend should be ready in time for the tournament by Ineednoname Updated Jun 7, 2026, 6:45 AM UTC Facebook Link CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: Manuel Neuer of Germany reacts prior to the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) Getty Images Part Of The Road to the World Cup: Follow Germany’s pre-tournament journey here see all updates As Germany gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, questions surround the fitness of the man who is expected to start at goalkeeper. Manuel Neuer has not been able to play a game of football since an injury he sustained on the final Bundesliga game of the season against FC Köln. Bayern Munich had to play a cup final without him, utilizing Jonas Urbig in goal (and beating Stuttgart 3-0 in the process). Meanwhile, the 40-year-old has been racing to be fit in time for the opening game of the World Cup. Speaking to the media following his team’s 2-1 win ov…

Germany looking for World Cup redemption after successive early … Germany’s head coach Julian Nagelsmann, announces the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup during a news conference at the German Football Association, DFB, headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst) BERLIN (AP) — The memories of two successive World Cup group-stage exits weigh heavily on the Germany team before another attempt at restoring lost pride. Surely it couldn’t happen again? Germany, the four-time world champion, has been on a quest for redemption since itsignoble exit from the 2022 World Cupin Qatar marked a new low for the national team. Hansi Flick, the Germany coach at the time, held on for six more games beforemaking way after three straight defeats. Julian Nagelsmann took over in time for the 2024 European Championship and marked a new beginning with young, exciting players. Germany, the host,lost to eventual champion Spainin the quarterfinals, when Nagelsmann said there had been little between the teams and bullishly lamented having to wait two years before becoming world champion. Nagelsmann has maintained that stance and repeated it again Thursday, even…

Germany 2026 World Cup squad announcement: Neuer returns Two years after retiring from international football, Manuel Neuer is back in Germany's 2026 World Cup squad.

Germany announce 2026 World Cup Squad: Neuer returns, Full Players List Germany announce 2026 World Cup Squad: Neuer returns, Full Players List sports history June 06, 2026 0 Comments Germany World Cup 2026 Squad | Neuer Returns, Bischof, Adeyemi left out, and Die Mannschaft Chase History, Schedule Germany have unveiled their 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with head coach Julian Nagelsmann mixing experienced stars with exciting young talent ahead of the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The biggest headline is the surprise return of legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who retired from international football after Euro 2024 but has now been brought back for one final World Cup push. Teenage Bayern Munich prospect Lennart Karl also made the squad after an impressive breakthrough season, while Leroy Sané, Maxi Beier and Nadiem Amiri were all included as Nagelsmann backed attacking quality and versatility. Defenders Nathaniel Brown and Angelo Stiller, along with winger Jamie Leweling, also earned places after strong Bundesliga campaigns. Other notable names in the squad include Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich and Jamal Musiala, Real Madrid defender Antonio R…