Published Jun 13, 2026, 1:02 PM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 2 sources
Manuel Neuer makes World Cup return for Germany at 40 but will the goalkeeper enhance his reputation or risk his legacy?
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Germany go into this tournament having failed to get out of the group at the previous two World Cups since lifting the trophy in 2014. But they do have one man in the squad who was part of that triumph in Brazil thanks to the return of Manuel Neuer. The legendary Bayern Munich goalkeeper earned a shock recall to Julian Nagelsmann's squad on the eve of this World Cup, despite having retired from international football after Euro 2024. His unexpected comeback is a major talking point in Germany. O