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Germany make Neuer first-choice World Cup keeper to cap retirement U-turn

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2026, 2:06 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Manuel Neuer to start for Germany in World Cup on his return, despite Oliver ⁠Baumann long being labelled first choice.

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BBC Sport Neuer, 40, reverses retirement to be Germany's first-choice World Cup keeper DW English Germany 2026 World Cup squad announcement: Neuer returns DW English Germany news: Govt reportedly mulls change to retirement age

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