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Manuel Neuer confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last for Germany

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Manuel Neuer confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last for Germany
Summary

Manuel Neuer announced at a press conference that the ongoing 2026 World Cup will be his last tournament with the Germany national team. He reflected positively on the team's prospects, expressing belief in their capability to win the tournament. Neuer, who came out of retirement to play, praised the performance of Germany's other goalkeepers, particularly Jonas Urbig. He emphasized a focus on the upcoming matches rather than on a farewell, stating he intends to enjoy every game. Neuer's departure from international football marks a significant transition for the team as they prepare for the future.

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  • •Neuer confirmed his retirement from international soccer after the World Cup.
  • •He believes Germany has the potential to win the tournament.
  • •The goalkeeper highlighted his good relationship with fellow goalkeepers.
  • •Neuer aims to focus on enjoying the remaining matches.
  • •He came out of retirement specifically for this World Cup.
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  • 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Manuel Neuer ‘certain’ the World Cup is his last tournament
  • 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Manuel Neuer: “This will be my last tournament for Germany"
What they're saying
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After returning to international football for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite retiring from the German national team in 2024, Manuel Neuer expects this summer’s tournament to be his last for Die Nat...

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Germany national team goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has confirmed he will hang up the gloves at international level indefinitely after the current 2026 World Cup ends. “This will be my last tournament fo...

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