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Fan poll reveals most Germany fans don’t agree with Julian Nagelsmann’s Manuel Neuer nomination

Fan poll reveals most Germany fans don’t agree with Julian Nagelsmann’s Manuel Neuer nomination

The Germany fans have spoken…
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‘We want to become world champions’ — Germany’s Julian Nagelsmann sets goal for World Cup

‘We want to become world champions’ — Germany’s Julian Nagelsmann sets goal for World Cup

Germany wants to win it all, but can it?
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Germany’s biggest roster omissions

Germany’s biggest roster omissions

Germany had several players who made a strong case for inclusion.
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Breaking: Full Germany squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup revealed

Breaking: Full Germany squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup revealed

Love it or hate it, the full squad breakdown is here.
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Soccer-Neuer named first choice for Germany's World Cup squad after retirement reversal

Soccer-Neuer named first choice for Germany's World Cup squad after retirement reversal

FRANKFURT, Germany, May 21 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer has come out of international retirement to compete in next month's World Cup after being named on Thursday as the starting goalkeeper in Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann's squad for the tournament.
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Germany Leaks: Alexander Nübel, Waldemar Anton in; Jonas Urbig as training goalkeeper; Tim Kleindienst out

Germany Leaks: Alexander Nübel, Waldemar Anton in; Jonas Urbig as training goalkeeper; Tim Kleindienst out

FC Bayern’s Jonas Urbig is headed to North America.
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Germany's 2026 World Cup Squad Includes 40-Year-Old Manuel Neuer, Sparking Controversy

Germany's 2026 World Cup Squad Includes 40-Year-Old Manuel Neuer, Sparking Controversy

Germany's 2026 World Cup Squad Includes 40-Year-Old Manuel Neuer, Sparking Controversy
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Soccer-Modric included in Croatia's preliminary World Cup squad after cheekbone surgery

Soccer-Modric included in Croatia's preliminary World Cup squad after cheekbone surgery

May 18 (Reuters) - Croatia captain Luka Modric was included in the country's preliminary World Cup squad on Monday, just weeks after undergoing cheekbone surgery, as the 40-year-old midfield maestro targets a fifth tournament.
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Julian Nagelsmann comments on Neuer’s return back to the national team

Julian Nagelsmann comments on Neuer’s return back to the national team

The former Bayern Munich coach made a big decision this week.
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Max Eberl hopeful Manuel Neuer will play for Bayern Munich in DFB-Pokal final

Max Eberl hopeful Manuel Neuer will play for Bayern Munich in DFB-Pokal final

Eberl’s hopeful Neuer can play for FC Bayern in the Pokal final
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Soccer-Ronaldo to lead Portugal at sixth World Cup as Martinez names 27-man squad

Soccer-Ronaldo to lead Portugal at sixth World Cup as Martinez names 27-man squad

LISBON, May 19 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo will embark on a sixth World Cup at the age of 41 after Portugal coach Roberto Martinez on Tuesday named a 27-man squad for the tournament, with a symbolic 'plus one' in memory of the late Diogo Jota.
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Julian Nagelsmann could take three Bayern Munich-based goalkeepers to World Cup, but one hasn’t gotten call yet

Julian Nagelsmann could take three Bayern Munich-based goalkeepers to World Cup, but one hasn’t gotten call yet

Germany will have depth at goalkeeper at the World Cup.