Neuer Scripts World Cup History: Second German To Play Five Editions

Manuel Neuer, 40, became only the second German player after Lothar Matthäus to appear at five FIFA World Cups, playing in Germany’s 7-1 opener against Curaçao. He also became Germany’s oldest major tournament player at 40 years, 79 days. Neuer now has 20 World Cup appearances, matching Philipp Lahm and Bastian Schweinsteiger.