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Neuer, 40, reverses retirement to be Germany's first-choice World Cup keeper

BBC Sport · May 21, 2026, 12:39 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer comes out of international retirement to be named in Germany's squad for the 2026 World Cup, with manager Julian Nagelsmann saying the 40-year-old will be his team's number one for the tournament.

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Neuer, 40, reverses retirement to be Germany's first-choice World Cup keeper

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