Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has officially brought his international career to an end following his nation's dramatic elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on penalties against Paraguay.
The 40-year-old shot-stopper, who returned to the German national team after a two-year absence thanks to his impressive performances for Bayern Munich, experienced an up-and-down tournament but produced one final heroic moment in his farewell appearance.
Neuer kept Germany's hopes alive by saving Paraguay's fifth penalty in the shootout, giving his teammates a chance to turn the tie around. However, Germany failed to capitalize, suffering a heartbreaking defeat that also marked the country's first-ever penalty shootout loss in FIFA World Cup history.
The legendary goalkeeper closes the curtain on an extraordinary international career with 127 appearances for Germany, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest goalkeepers the game has ever seen.
