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Manuel Neuer sets World Cup goalkeeper appearance record

Published 21 June 2026

German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has set a new record for the most appearances by a goalkeeper in FIFA World Cup history, reaching 21 matches during Germany's group stage victory over Ivory Coast. The 40-year-old surpassed the previous record of 20 appearances held by France's Hugo Lloris.

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