Germany calls up Neuer at 40: Ter Stegen, forever cursed

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Manuel Neuer returns at 40 years old as Germany's starting goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup, after retiring following Euro 2024, convincing Nagelsmann with his performances at Bayern and Champions League.
Marc-André ter Stegen is left out of the squad again, adding another disappointment as Barcelona's goalkeeper who has never played minutes in World Cups or European Championships.
Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz are the present and future of the German national team, being the jewels on which Nagelsmann has built the most offensive project of the Mannschaft in years.

There are decisions that define an era. Julian Nagelsmann made his: Manuel Neuer returns to the national team at 40 years old as starting goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup. And on the other end of the line, Marc-André ter Stegen gets the call he's been dreading most — left out again. Germany's eternal substitute picks up another disappointment.

🌟 Jamal Musiala (Bayern) and Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) are Germany's present and future. The two jewels on which Nagelsmann has built the most attacking Mannschaft project in years.

🎯 Manuel Neuer returns at 40 after retiring from the national team following Euro 2024. His performances with Bayern, especially against Real Madrid in the Champions League, convinced Nagelsmann. It will be his third World Cup as a starter.

❌ The big absentee is Marc-André ter Stegen: the Barcelona keeper is left out and continues without playing a single minute in World Cups or European Championships. The curse lives on. Karim Adeyemi also misses out despite his good form at Dortmund.

🔙 Leon Goretzka (Bayern) returns to a major tournament after months of uncertainty about his place in the squad. The midfielder is back as a rotation piece for Nagelsmann.

📋 Full squad · Manager: Julian Nagelsmann

🧤 Goalkeepers

Manuel Neuer (Bayern), Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Alexander Nübel (Stuttgart)

🛡️ Defenders

Waldemar Anton (Dortmund), Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid), Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayern), Malick Thiaw (Newcastle)

⚙️ Midfielders

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Leon Goretzka (Bayern), Pascal Groß (Dortmund), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern), Felix Nmecha (Dortmund), Aleksandar Pavlović (Bayern), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart)

⚽ Forwards

Maximilian Beier (Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Lennart Karl (Bayern), Jamal Musiala (Bayern), Leroy Sané (Galatasaray), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart), Florian Wirtz (Liverpool), Nick Woltemade (Newcastle)

🏆 Group E

⚽ Opponents: Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Germany manager for the 2026 World Cup?

Julian Nagelsmann is the Germany manager for the 2026 World Cup.

What group is Germany in at the 2026 World Cup?

Germany is in Group E of the 2026 World Cup, alongside Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador.

How many players does Germany call up for the 2026 World Cup?

Germany names a squad of 26 players for the 2026 World Cup, according to the FIFA format established for the tournament.

Where does Germany play its matches at the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Germany plays in Group E against Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador.

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