Manuel Neuer continues to make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as he equals and breaks multiple records in the German national team jersey.
Manuel Neuer continues to deeply engrave his historical mark while playing with the German national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a series of new records set in his illustrious career.
In the match against Curacao in Group E, the veteran Bayern Munich goalkeeper made his 20th World Cup appearance. This achievement helps Neuer equal the record of former goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, thereby becoming one of the shot-stoppers with the most appearances in the tournament’s history.
Despite reaching a memorable milestone, Neuer also experienced an incomplete moment when he conceded a goal against Curacao. This conceded goal makes him the first goalkeeper in World Cup history to concede in 5 different World Cups, a statistic that is both special and unfortunate in his career.
The 2026 World Cup also marks Neuer’s 5th appearance at the biggest football festival on the planet, following the 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 editions. This achievement puts him on par with Mexican legend Antonio Carbajal in terms of World Cup participations. Meanwhile, although goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa was called up 6 times, he only started in 3 editions.
At 40 years and 79 days old, Neuer also became the oldest player to ever wear the German national team shirt at a major tournament. At the 2026 World Cup, he is among the oldest players in the tournament, alongside names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modrić, and Edin Džeko.
After Germany’s defeat to Spain in the EURO 2024 quarter-finals, many thought Neuer would end his international career. However, the goalkeeper born in 1986 continues to contribute, maintaining his form and cementing his status as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of world football.
