Manuel Neuer Creates History, Becomes First Goalkeeper In The World To..

Published 20 June 2026 · europe

Manuel Neuer Creates History, Becomes First Goalkeeper In The World To... Published By, Last Updated: June 21, 2026, 02:17 IST Manuel Neuer is playing his

Manuel Neuer Creates History, Becomes First Goalkeeper In The World To... Published By, Last Updated: June 21, 2026, 02:17 IST Manuel Neuer is playing his 21st match at a FIFA World Cup against Ivory Coast and is now the goalkeeper with the most World Cup appearances, overtaking France's Hugo Lloris (20). Manuel Neuer breaks record of playing most matches in FIFA World Cup by a goalkeeper. (Picture Credit: AFP) Legendary German footballer Manuel Neuer entered his name in the history books on Saturday (Sunday IST) by becoming the goalkeeper with the most appearances in FIFA World Cup history. Germany’s ongoing Group E match against Ivory Coast at BMO Field in Toronto is Neuer’s 21st FIFA World Cup appearance for his country. He has now played one more match in football’s biggest tournament than former France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris. Most FIFA World Cup matches by goalkeepers in FIFA World Cup PLAYER COUNTRY MATCHES EDITIONS Manuel Neuer Germany 21* 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026 Hugo Lloris France 20 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 Sepp Maier West Germany 18 1970, 1974, 1978 Cláudio Taffarel Brazil 18 1990, 1994, 1998 Fabien Barthez France 17 1998, 2002, 2006 Iker Casillas Spain 17 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 Fernando Muslera Uruguay 17 2010, 2014, 2018, 2026 Peter Shilton England 17 1982, 1986, 1990 Dino Zoff Italy 17 1974, 1978, 1982 Neuer made his FIFA World Cup debut for Germany in 2010 and also represented the four-time champions in the 2014, 2018 and 2022 editions.

21 – Manuel Neuer bestreitet gegen die Elfenbeinküste sein 21. Spiel bei einer FIFA-Weltmeisterschaft und ist nun der Torhüter mit den meisten WM-Spielen, er überholt Frankreichs Hugo Lloris (20). Rekordkeeper. pic.twitter.com/QX1dsVwlt5— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) June 20, 2026 Neuer, who is the oldest footballer to represent Germany in a major tournament (the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship), is now the joint-sixth most-capped player in FIFA World Cup history. Only Lionel Messi, Lothar Matthäus, Miroslav Klose, Paolo Maldini and Cristiano Ronaldo have made more FIFA World Cup appearances than Neuer. Most matches in FIFA World Cup PLAYER COUNTRY MATCHES EDITIONS Lionel Messi Argentina 27 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026 Lothar Matthäus West Germany/Germany 25 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998 Miroslav Klose Germany 24 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 Paolo Maldini Italy 23 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal 23 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026 Manuel Neuer Germany 21* 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026 Diego Maradona Argentina 21 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994 Uwe Seeler West Germany 21 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970 Władysław Żmuda Poland 21 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986 Neuer, who is Germany’s fifth-most-capped player, announced his retirement from international football in 2024 but came out of retirement to play in the ongoing FIFA World Cup.