Breaking: Julian Nagelsmann will take Bayern Munich star Manuel Neuer to World Cup per report

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Julian Nagelsmann has selected Manuel Neuer as Germany's No. 1 goalkeeper for the upcoming World Cup. Neuer's fitness is uncertain due to a recent calf injury, but he is expected to be part of the squad if healthy.

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Julian Nagelsmann has chosen Manuel Neuer as Germany's No. 1 goalkeeper.
Neuer's fitness is in question due to a calf injury.
Nagelsmann will announce the final squad next Thursday.

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World Cup 2026

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 16: Manuel Neuer of FC Bayern Munich lifts the Bundesliga Meisterschale as players of FC Bayern Munich celebrate after the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FC Köln at Allianz Arena on May 16, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images Manuel Neuer is likely to play at his fifth World Cup in a few weeks. According to Sky’s Florian Plettenberg, as captured by @iMiaSanMia, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has decided on Manuel Neuer as his No. 1 goalkeeper. Previous reports had already claimed Neuer was on Nagelsmann’s 55-man preliminary squad. The Bayern Munich captain himself remained tight-lipped when he got asked about the topic. After Bayern’s final Bundesliga game of the season against FC Köln, (as captured by @iMiaSanMia) Neuer simply replied: “Ask the coach. For me this is not a topic right now. The focus is on the DFB-Pokal final.” When asked whether a comeback was ruled out or not, he repeated that it was “not a topic right now.” Things will become clear next Thursday, when Nagelsmann announces his final squad. Neuer had initially retired from the national team following EURO 2024. However, the question remains as to whether Neuer will be fit for the start of the tournament, as he was substituted off against Köln with an apparent calf issue. If the injury is not severe, Neuer will likely be going to North America. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

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Is Manuel Neuer going to the World Cup 2026?

Yes, Manuel Neuer is likely to be part of Germany's squad for the World Cup 2026 as the No. 1 goalkeeper.

What injury did Manuel Neuer sustain before the World Cup?

Manuel Neuer suffered a calf injury during Bayern Munich's final Bundesliga match against FC Köln.

When will Julian Nagelsmann announce the final squad for the World Cup?

Julian Nagelsmann is set to announce the final squad for the World Cup next Thursday.

Breaking: Julian Nagelsmann will take Bayern Munich star Manuel Neuer to World Cup per report

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