Nagelsmann Gambles on Neuer as Germany Name World Cup 2026 Squad
US-FIFA
Updated: May 21, 2026
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Manuel Neuer comes out of international retirement to rejoin Germany's World Cup 2026 squad, raising questions over first-choice keeper Oliver Baumann's future role.
Germany are placed in Group E alongside Ivory Coast, Ecuador and debutants Curacao, targeting a fifth World Cup title.
Key players like Musiala, Kimmich and Havertz feature in the squad, though Gnabry misses out due to a leg injury sustained at the Club World Cu