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Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer greets fans prior the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint Germain in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo\/Matthias Schrader)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

BERLIN \u2014 Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been coaxed out of retirement for the World Cup by Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann.<\/p>

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The 40-year-old Neuer retired after the 2024 European Championship<\/a> but was included in Nagelsmann\u2019s 26-man squad on Thursday for the upcoming tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.<\/p>\n

His inclusion means a demotion for Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann, who was assured he was the No. 1 until reports emerged in recent weeks that Nagelsmann was thinking about a Neuer recall. Up to last week, Baumann was saying his \u201ccurrent understanding\u201d was that he\u2019d be the starting goalkeeper at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe told Oli in March that we had a meeting with Manu,\u201d said Nagelsmann, who acknowledged Neuer\u2019s return was \u201ca blow\u201d for the 35-year-old Baumann.<\/p>\n

Asked about his communication with the players, Nagelsmann replied, \u201cI ask for understanding that I can\u2019t go into every detail from conversations. I try to explain a lot and take people with me. Some times I manage it less well, other times better. … From Oli\u2019s point of view there\u2019s definitely some room for improvement.\u201d<\/p>\n

Baumann has shown over more than 500 Bundesliga appearances that he\u2019s a team player, and he\u2019s unlikely to let any personal disappointment have any impact on Germany\u2019s chances of success.<\/p>\n

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andr\u00e9 ter Stegen was seen as Neuer\u2019s natural successor but has been beset by injuries and made just two appearances for Girona after joining the club on loan in January.<\/p>\n

Baumann has made 11 appearances for Germany, compared to 124 by Neuer, whose last game was in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals hosted by Germany, a 2-1 extra time loss to eventual champion Spain<\/a> .<\/p>\n

The clamor to include Neuer in the squad grew louder after he produced some outstanding performances for Bayern Munich, particularly against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals.<\/p>\n

The only concern are recurring injuries. Neuer went off early during Bayern\u2019s last Bundesliga game of the season and the club said on Sunday he \u201cmust take a break for the time being because of muscular problems in his left calf.\u201d It was unsure if Neuer could play in the German Cup final against Stuttgart on Saturday.<\/p>\n

In a bid to generate more excitement, the German soccer federation (DFB) began on Thursday morning announcing the World Cup squad one by one before Nagelsmann\u2019s scheduled announcement that afternoon.<\/p>\n

Midfielder Joshua Kimmich was the first to have his place confirmed, followed by Deniz Undav, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz and Bayern star Jamal Musiala.<\/p>\n

Musiala made the squad after impressing for Bayern and proving his fitness after recovering from breaking his leg<\/a> at the Club World Cup in July.<\/p>

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\u201cHe\u2019s healthy, he\u2019s fit and will help us a lot to play a good World Cup,\u201d Neuer said of the 23-year-old Musiala.<\/p>\n

Eintracht Frankfurt left back Nathaniel Brown will get a chance to add to his three appearances.<\/p>\n

Bayern forward Serge Gnabry was ruled out of the tournament<\/a> with injury, while young Bayern teammate Lennart Karl won his race to be fit<\/a> in time.<\/p>\n

Four-time champion Germany faces Ivory Coast, Ecuador and newcomer Curacao in Group E<\/a> at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

Preparations are due to start in the Bavarian resort of Herzogenaurach on May 27, two days later than initially planned.<\/p>\n

The team will play warmups against Finland in Mainz on May 31, then the United States in Chicago on June 6.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think we\u2019re well prepared,\u201d Nagelsmann said. \u201cWe need to let our actions do the talking. That is why I\u2019m glad that things are finally about to get underway.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Germany:<\/p>\n

Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Alexander N\u00fcbel (Stuttgart)<\/p>\n

Defenders: Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt), David Raum (Leipzig), Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), Pascal Gro\u00df (Brighton), Antonio R\u00fcdiger (Real Madrid), Malick Thiaw (Newcastle), Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich)<\/p>\n

Midfielders: Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Jamie Leweling (Stuttgart), Aleksandar Pavlovi\u0107 (Bayern Munich), Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart), Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich),<\/p>\n

Forwards: Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart), Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund), Florian Wirtz (Liverpool), Nick Woltemade (Newcastle), Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich), Leroy San\u00e9 (Galatasaray)<\/p>

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AP World Cup: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/fifa-world-cup<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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