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Manuel Neuer returns to Germany squad, believes in World Cup success

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:41 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Manuel Neuer returns to Germany squad, believes in World Cup success

Summary

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has rejoined the German national team for the World Cup, stating his belief that the team can win the tournament. Neuer, who had retired after Euro 2024, is the only player remaining from the 2014 championship squad. He returned to action in Germany's opening match against Curacao, which ended with a 7-1 victory. Neuer's experience and presence are seen as valuable by his teammates and coach Julian Nagelsmann. He plans to decide on his international future only after the World Cup.

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•Neuer believes Germany can win the World Cup.
•He returned to the national team after retiring post-Euro 2024.
•Neuer is the last player from the 2014 title-winning squad.
•He recorded a 7-1 win over Curacao in the opening match.
•Neuer will decide on his future after the World Cup.

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7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Neuer: Belief that Germany can win World Cup a reason for comeback

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Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has said that one of the reasons for a return into the German national team was that he believes it can win the World Cup and he said he will decide on his international future beyond that at a later stage. Neuer, 40, retired from the team after Euro 2024 but then agreed to return for the World Cup.
— Yahoo Sports

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