Manuel Neuer Joins Lothar Matthaus In Elite List, Scripts FIFA World Cup History

Manuel Neuer Joins Lothar Matthaus In Elite List, Scripts FIFA World Cup History

When Manuel Neuer walked onto the pitch for Germany's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Curacao, he secured his place alongside one of German football's greatest icons.

FIFA World Cup: Neuer Joins Matthaus in 5 World Cup Club as Germany Veteran Sets New Age Record

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The 40-year-old goalkeeper became only the second German player to appear at five FIFA World Cups, matching the achievement of legendary midfielder Lothar Matthaus. Sports News | FIFA World Cup: Neuer Joins Matthaus in 5 World Cup Club as Germany Veteran Sets New Age Record.

Neuer joins Matthaus in 5 World Cup club as Germany veteran sets new age record

Houston : When Manuel Neuer walked onto the pitch for Germany’s FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Curacao, he did more than help launch his nation’s campaign with a commanding 7-1 victory — he secured his place alongside one of German football’s greatest icons. The 40-year-old goalkeeper became only the second German player to appear at five FIFA World Cups, matching the achievement of legendary midfielder Lothar Matthaus. The appearance was Ne…