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Soccer-Germany Keeper Neuer Will Retire From National Team Again After World Cup

The 40-year-old goalkeeper returned only for the tournament after a surprise recall and said he does not plan to play for Germany again.

  • On Thursday, Germany's veteran keeper Manuel Neuer announced he will retire from international play following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup, having returned solely for this tournament.
  • Neuer had previously retired following Germany's Euro 2024 exit on home soil, returning to coach Julian Nagelsmann's squad after a strong season with club Bayern Munich.
  • The keeper secured the starting spot ahead of Oliver Baumann, playing his first international match in two years during Germany's 7-1 opening World Cup Group victory over Curacao.
  • Germany faces Ivory Coast on Saturday; a win would see The Germans through to the knockout stage with a game to spare, advancing their World Cup campaign.
  • A World Cup win would make Neuer the only Germany player to win the trophy twice; despite his age at 40, he stated, "It is an absolute present to be here again.
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The 40-year-old goalkeeper had retired after Euro 2024 but returned and, as he stated, the 2026 World Cup will be his last competition with Germany.

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Reuters broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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