Manuel Neuer has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final tournament with Germany, bringing an end to one of the most successful international careers in football history.
Manuel Neuer has said he was "incredibly proud" after marking his return to World Cup football with a commanding performance, after Germany opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 7-1 win over Curacao in Houston.
Thomas Muller believes Germany have the quality and confidence to challenge at the World Cup, but the former international has criticised national team coach Julian Nagelsmann's handling of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's surprise return from retirement.
Rudi Voller has played down concerns over the fitness of Manuel Neuer, insisting there is "no need to worry" about the Germany goalkeeper ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Curacao on Sunday.
Manuel Neuer has returned to goalkeeper training with Germany after recovering from a calf injury that had disrupted his end of season with Bayern Munich.
Manuel Neuer will miss Bayern Munich's DFB-Pokal final against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday after failing to recover in time from a calf injury.