Manuel Neuer retires from international soccer after World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has retired from international soccer for the second time following the team's early exit from the World Cup. At 40, Neuer announced his decision after Germany lost 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay, having drawn 1-1 after extra time. Neuer had previously retired after the 2024 European Championship but returned just before this tournament. Following his exit, Hoffenheim's Oliver Baumann is expected to take over as Germany's No. 1 goalkeeper. Neuer’s departure marks the end of his international career, where he made 128 appearances since his debut in 2009.
- •Neuer announced retirement after loss to Paraguay.
- •Germany eliminated from the World Cup after penalties.
- •Neuer made 128 appearances for the national team.
- •Oliver Baumann likely to become the starting goalkeeper.
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Neuer has no regrets over Germany return despite early World Cup exit
- 4:58 PMESPN Soccer — Neuer calls time on Germany career: 'No regrets'
- 3:02 PMYahoo Sports — Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer retires again after return for World Cup
"Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has retired from international soccer for the second time after the team’s early World Cup exit. The 40-year-old Neuer, who was coaxed out of retirement just before the tournament, said in TV interviews that Monday’s surprise defeat to Paraguay would be his last international game. Germany was eliminated when it lost 4-3 to Paraguay on penalties after the teams drew 1-1 with extra time.
"Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer insists he has "no regrets" after announcing his decision to retire from international duty - for the second time in his career - following Germany's "very painful" World Cup exit.
"After careful consideration, Manuel Neuer chose to return to the German national team to represent his country one final time at the 2026 World Cup.Ultimately, it all ended in disappointment, as Germa...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 7:50 AMNeuer has no regrets over Germany return despite early World Cup exit
After careful consideration, Manuel Neuer chose to return to the German national team to represent his country one final time at the 2026 World Cup.Ultimately, it all ended in disappointment, as Germa...
- ESPN SoccerJul 1, 2026, 4:58 PMNeuer calls time on Germany career: 'No regrets'
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer insists he has "no regrets" after announcing his decision to retire from international duty - for the second time in his career - following Germany's "very painful" World Cup exit.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 3:02 PMGermany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer retires again after return for World Cup
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has retired from international soccer for the second time after the team’s early World Cup exit. The 40-year-old Neuer, who was coaxed out of retirement just before the tournament, said in TV interviews that Monday’s surprise defeat to Paraguay would be his last international game. Germany was eliminated when it lost 4-3 to Paraguay on penalties after the teams drew 1-1 with extra time.
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