Manuel Neuer to Hang Up His Gloves After 2026 World Cup

Germany’s veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer says the 2026 World Cup will mark the end of his international career. The 40-year-old 2014 World Cup winner came out of retirement just for this tournament after calling time on his national team duties following Euro 2024. Neuer was a surprise pick in coach Julian Nagelsmann’s squad after a strong season with Bayern Munich. He reclaimed the starting spot over Oliver Baumann and kept a clean sheet in Germany’s 7-1 opener against Curaçao. “This is my last tournament,” Neuer told reporters via a Reuters briefing. He confirmed he will not return for Euro 2028 and plans to focus on each match rather than farewells. Germany face Ivory Coast on Saturday, and a win would secure their place in the knockout stage with a game to spare. Neuer insists the team is fully focused on progressing and not on past World Cup disappointments.

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