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Manuel Neuer sets World Cup record for Germany in ongoing match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 8:06 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Manuel Neuer sets World Cup record for Germany in ongoing match

Summary

Manuel Neuer has made a historic appearance for the Germany national team, breaking the World Cup record for most matches played by a goalkeeper. His match against Côte d'Ivoire marks his 21st appearance, surpassing Hugo Lloris's previous record of 20. This is Neuer's second match since returning to the national team after stepping back from international play. The current match is still scoreless at 0-0, with Germany needing a win to secure advancement to the knockout stage. The next game for Neuer and the team is against Ecuador.

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By the Numbers

•Neuer breaks the World Cup appearance record for goalkeepers.
•Match against Côte d'Ivoire is ongoing, currently 0-0.
•Germany needs a win to reach the round of 32.
•Neuer has returned to the national team after a planned retirement.
•Germany's next match will be against Ecuador.

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8:06 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Right after kick-off: Germany star sets a World Cup record!

What they're saying

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He probably didn’t even think himself that he would break this record. After all, Manuel Neuer had actually no longer planned to stand between the posts for the Germany team again. But now, as we kn...
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