HOUSTON : Germany’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to a heartbreaking conclusion as Paraguay edged past the four-time champions on penalties in the knockout stage, ending Manuel Neuer’s international career.
The 40-year-old goalkeeper, who returned from international retirement for one final World Cup campaign, confirmed that he will now step away from representing Germany following the defeat.
Neuer captained Germany throughout the tournament and added to his remarkable legacy by setting new appearance records during his final international outing. Widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history, he leaves the national team after an extraordinary career marked by consistency, leadership and success on the biggest stages.
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His retirement marks the end of an era for German football, with the veteran shot-stopper bowing out after one last World Cup appearance despite Germany’s painful penalty shootout exit against Paraguay.
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