HOUSTON, June 13 : Germany will not underestimate a physical and technical Curacao team in their World Cup opener, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Saturday, adding that their success in the tournament would rest heavily on 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.Nagelsmann also said Nathaniel Brown would earn a f

HOUSTON, June 13 : Germany will not underestimate a physical and technical Curacao team in their World Cup opener, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Saturday, adding that their success in the tournament would rest heavily on 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Nagelsmann also said Nathaniel Brown would earn a

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed on Saturday that veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will start against Curacao on Sunday, marking his return to international football after nearly two years and his fifth FIFA World Cup appearance.

Considered German football's X factor during Euro 2024, head coach Julian Nagelsmann enters the 2026 World Cup with more questions than optimism.

Manuel Neuer is fit to start as Germany faces Curaçao in their World Cup opener on June 14, 2026.