Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been named in Germany’s 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
The Bayern Munich great and 2014 World Cup winner had originally called time on his international career after UEFA EURO 2024, but has reversed that decision and will travel to North America as first-choice keeper for what will be his fifth finals appearance.
Coach Julian Nagelsmann, who at 38 is two years Neuer’s junior, has opted for a mix of international experience, established key players and those who have come to the fore with strong performances in recent months.
The team will be captained by Joshua Kimmich, who is set to play a central role as a leader at the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Also on the list are Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz and Nico Schlotterbeck, who are expected to be among the most influential figures in the squad.
Jonas Urbig, Neuer’s deputy at Bayern, will travel with the group as a fourth back-up goalkeeper, should he be required due to illness or injury. Among the best-known names not included are Karim Adeyemi, Robert Andrich and Niclas Fullkrug.
Germany will kick off their Group E campaign against Curaçao in Houston on 14 June, before facing Côte d’Ivoire (20 June in Toronto) and then Ecuador (25 June in New York New Jersey).
Germany’s World Cup 2026 squad
Goalkeepers
Oliver Baumann
Manuel Neuer
Alexander Nubel
Defenders
Waldemar Anton
Nathaniel Brown
Joshua Kimmich
David Raum
Antonio Rudiger
Nico Schlotterbeck
Jonathan Tah
Malick Thiaw
Midfielders
Nadiem Amiri
Leon Goretzka
Pascal Gross
Lennart Karl
Jamie Leweling
Jamal Musiala
Felix Nmecha
Aleksandar Pavlovic
Leroy Sane
Angelo Stiller
Florian Wirtz
Forwards
Maximilian Beier
Kai Havertz
Deniz Undav
Nick Woltemade
All squads are provisional until the final list of 26 players is announced by FIFA, following their submission by participating teams, on 2 June.
