Germany’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has reached a remarkable milestone at the World Cup by taking the field in the group stage match against Côte d’Ivoire. At 40 years old, Neuer has now made his 21st appearance in football’s biggest tournament, setting a new record for the most World Cup matches played by a goalkeeper.
This achievement allows Neuer to surpass the previous record held by France’s Hugo Lloris, who had participated in 20 World Cup matches. Neuer’s performance solidifies his legacy in the sport as a record-setting goalkeeper.
A victory in the match against the African side would secure a place for Julian Nagelsmann’s team in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.