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Bayern Munich and Germany's legendary goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, has once again etched his name in the record books. The 40-year-old shot-stopper made his return for the German national team, starting in their World Cup 2026 qualifier against Curaçao.
Neuer is now the oldest German player to feature in a World Cup match, at precisely 40 years, 2 months, and 19 days old. Furthermore, the Bayern keeper is participating in his fifth World Cup campaign, a feat previously achieved only by Lothar Matthäus, the national team's most capped player.
Against Curaçao, Neuer played his 20th World Cup match. With this appearance, the 2014 World Champion has equaled French custodian Hugo Lloris, who previously held the record for most World Cup appearances by a goalkeeper. In the upcoming group stage match against Ivory Coast, Neuer could become the sole record holder.
Unfortunately for the German legend, the veteran keeper was unable to keep a clean sheet today against Curaçao.
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