Neuer Breaks Matthäus' Record at the 2026 World Cup

Manuel Neuer's Milestones with the German National Team

According to Главком: Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has become the oldest player ever to represent Germany in a major international tournament. He achieved this feat during a group-stage match at the World Cup against Curaçao, which Germany won 7-1. Neuer stepped onto the pitch on his 40th birthday plus 79 days, surpassing the previous record held by Lothar Matthäus. Matthäus had been the oldest German player when he appeared at Euro 2000 at the age of 39 years and 91 days.

Neuer first joined the German national team in June 2009 and has since earned 125 caps for his country. However, Lothar Matthäus remains the all-time leader in appearances with 150 matches for Germany. Matthäus, a World Cup champion and the 1990 Ballon d'Or winner, represented the national side for two decades, with Euro 2000 being his final major tournament.

The 2026 World Cup and Megogo's Role

Looking ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the media service Megogo has secured the official broadcasting rights for the tournament in Ukraine. It will stream all matches exclusively on its platform, offering commentary in Ukrainian. Megogo has announced over 90 match-day studio shows, and every game will be available on its OTT platform through the Sport and Megopack subscriptions.

• Selected matches will be broadcast for free on the Megogo Sport TV channel.
• This includes one game per match day.
• The free lineup will feature the opening match, two quarterfinals, both semifinals, the third-place playoff, and the final.

With this achievement, Manuel Neuer has cemented his place in German football history as the oldest player in a major tournament. Meanwhile, preparations for the 2026 World Cup in Ukraine continue, with fans set to enjoy high-quality match coverage on Megogo. This development highlights the value of experience in sports, as well as the availability of premium content for supporters. It may boost engagement with world-class events hosted in Ukraine. Additionally, Megogo's option to watch matches both via subscription and for free could attract a broader audience to football.

As Neuer's remarkable achievement adds a new chapter to German football history, fans are also buzzing about other intriguing stories from the 2026 World Cup. One such viral moment involved a creative fan using a smartphone to smuggle a flask into the stadium, highlighting the lengths supporters go to enjoy the matches. For a deeper dive into this amusing incident and to learn more about how Megogo is enhancing the viewing experience in Ukraine, check out this article on viral fan tricks during the tournament.