Manuel Neuer becomes the goalkeeper with the most FIFA World Cup appearances

German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has set a new record for the most appearances by a goalkeeper in FIFA World Cup history. During Germany's second group stage match against Ivory Coast, the 38-year-old reached 22 tournament appearances. This milestone allowed him to surpass the previous record held by French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who recorded 21 matches. Neuer has participated in five separate FIFA World Cup tournaments, spanning from 2010 to 2026. Throughout his tenure, he achieved a tournament victory with the German national team in 2014 by defeating Argentina. The record establishes Neuer's statistical standing in international football history.