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Manuel Neuer Set to Break German World Cup Record Against Paraguay
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First reported by N12 · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
Manuel Neuer will start in goal against Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup, making his 23rd World Cup start and surpassing Lothar Matthäus and Miroslav Klose for the most by a German player. Germany has had mixed results so far but topped their group to advance.
- 01Manuel Neuer will make his 23rd World Cup start, a new German record.
- 02He currently ranks fifth in all-time German national team appearances with 126 caps.
- 03Neuer will surpass Lothar Matthäus and Miroslav Klose in World Cup starts.
- 04Germany won 7-1 against Curaçao and 2-1 against Ivory Coast in 2026 World Cup group stage.
- 05Germany lost 2-1 to Ecuador but still finished first in their group.
- 06The upcoming match against Paraguay marks a historic milestone for Neuer.
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