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Neuer Sets New World Cup Start Record
30 Jun
Summary
- Manuel Neuer broke the record for most World Cup starts.
- He has now started 23 consecutive World Cup matches.
- Neuer surpassed Lothar Matthäus and Miroslav Klose.
Manuel Neuer has etched his name in the history books during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The German goalkeeper's start against Paraguay marked his 23rd appearance in the tournament's starting lineup, a new record for the European nation. Neuer has been the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for Germany in all 23 of these matches.
This remarkable achievement places Neuer ahead of esteemed predecessors like Lothar Matthäus and Miroslav Klose, both of whom recorded 22 starts. The veteran goalkeeper also holds the distinction of being Germany's oldest World Cup participant and the goalkeeper with the most World Cup appearances.
Despite his record-breaking streak, Neuer has not managed a clean sheet in the World Cup since the 2014 final. Germany's performance in the 2026 tournament has seen him concede at least one goal in each of their initial group stage matches.
