The 40-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper, who had stepped away from international football following UEFA Euro 2024, is set to lead Germany\u2019s challenge as the country\u2019s first-choice goalkeeper. The tournament will mark Neuer\u2019s fifth FIFA World Cup appearance and adds another chapter to one of the most decorated international careers in modern football.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Neuer was a key figure in Germany\u2019s 2014 FIFA World Cup triumph in Brazil, where the team defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final to secure their fourth world title. Widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation, Neuer has been instrumental in redefining the modern \u201csweeper-keeper\u201d role during his international and club career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Nagelsmann, who is two years younger than Neuer, has opted for a balanced squad featuring experienced stars alongside emerging talents who have impressed in recent months. Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich will captain the side, while attacking talents Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala are expected to play crucial roles in Germany\u2019s campaign.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The squad also includes Kai Havertz, Leroy Sane, Antonio Rudiger, and Nico Schlotterbeck, while Bayern\u2019s young goalkeeper Jonas Urbig will travel as an additional backup option if required.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Among the notable omissions from the provisional list are Karim Adeyemi, Robert Andrich, and Niclas Fullkrug.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Germany, four-time FIFA World Cup winners, remain one of the tournament\u2019s most successful nations, having lifted the trophy in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014. They also finished runners-up on four occasions and reached the semifinals in 2006 and 2010 before enduring group-stage exits in the 2018 and 2022 editions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Germany will begin their Group E campaign against Cura\u00e7ao in Houston on June 14 before facing C\u00f4te d'Ivoire in Toronto on June 20 and Ecuador in New York, New Jersey, on June 25.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Germany squad:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer, Oliver Baumann, Alexander N\u00fcbel<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defenders: Waldemar Anton, Nathaniel Brown, Joshua Kimmich, David Raum, Antonio R\u00fcdiger, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jonathan Tah, Malick Thiaw<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer, Oliver Baumann, Alexander N\u00fcbel<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forwards: Kai Havertz, Lennart Karl, Jamie Leweling, Deniz Undav, Nick Woltemade, Maximilian Beier, Leroy Sane<\/p>\r\n\r\n