The goalkeeper is making his comeback.
Following his retirement from international football after UEFA Euro 2024, Manuel Neuer appears to be reversing that decision. Reports suggest that the German goalkeeper is poised to return to the national team, with plans for his inclusion in the squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Details: Insider Fabrizio Romano has indicated that Neuer will be called up for the tournament, marking a significant shift in his earlier stance. In contrast, Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi will not be part of the squad and is set to miss the upcoming World Cup.
Germany’s World Cup campaign will kick off on June 20 with a match against Curaçao, followed by group stage encounters with Côte d’Ivoire and Ecuador.
Neuer made his debut for Germany on June 2, 2009, during a friendly against the United Arab Emirates, where the team won 7-2. He played a vital role in Germany’s victory in the 2014 World Cup.
Meanwhile, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has already unveiled the final 26-man squad set to represent the Seleção at the tournament.