Germany's national team coach has called a veteran goalkeeper out of retirement ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Here's who will be playing for 'die Mannschaft' this year.
Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was handed a surprise recall to Germany's 26-man World Cup squad on Thursday, coming out of international retirement to play in the tournament for a fifth time.
The 40-year-old retired from international duty in 2024 but coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed the World Cup winner will play ahead of Oliver Baumann at this summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
"Everyone knows the aura and quality Manu has, what he brings to a team," Nagelsmann said at a squad announcement in Frankfurt of his "world class" keeper.
"We're planning with him as our number one," he added.
