Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from the German national team after 15 years and 124 international matches. Despite being physically fit and considering the 2026 World Cup, he felt it was the right time to end his international career.
Young German national player Assan Ouedraego charmed reporters with his open and humorous demeanor during a press conference. Nachnominiert for an injured teammate, the 20-year-old shared his excitement about the call-up from coach Julian Nagelsmann.
The German national football team, led by captain Joshua Kimmich, is providing free bus transport for 600 fans to their final group stage match against Ecuador in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This initiative addresses the high public transport costs in New York City during the World Cup.
Manuel Neuer, 40, will return to the German national team for the North American World Cup, announced coach Julian Nagelsmann. Neuer had retired from international duty in late summer 2024 to focus on Bayern Munich.
Bundestrainer Julian Nagelsmann is expected to announce Manuel Neuer's inclusion in the German World Cup squad on Thursday. Neuer is anticipated to reverse his 2024 retirement from the national team, likely becoming the starting goalkeeper over Oliver Baumann for the tournament in North America.
