Berlin, May 21 -- Germany's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad announcement contained several surprises, led by the late return of 40-year-old Manuel Neuer as the team's No. 1 goalkeeper.
The decision increases pressure on coach Julian Nagelsmann, who has also included youngsters such as 18-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Lennart Karl, while keeping faith with an out-of-form Leroy Sane.
Neuer's recall means Oliver Baumann, Germany's first-choice goalkeeper since Neuer's international retirement two years ago, has been demoted.
The decision has drawn criticism, though reports in Sport Bild suggested sporting director Rudi Voller and several senior players had urged Nagelsmann to consider bringing back the 2014World Cup winner.
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