with : a shock choice that can see him play in his fifth World Cup.
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An achievement reserved for only a few males: let’s see who has managed it and who may attain (and surpass) 5 World Cup appearances within the subsequent version.
Who will attain 5 appearances
MANUEL NEUER
As talked about, at 40 Neuer will guard Germany’s objective (in all probability as a starter) once more in 2026 after first doing so in 2010: the very yr he gained the World Cup on the age of 24.
YUTO NAGATOMO
The video of the previous and Cesena full-back (amongst others) went viral around the globe. And for good purpose, as a result of Nagatomo began each one among ’s World Cup matches within the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 editions.
Luka Modric may simply have reached 6 World Cups as a result of the Croatian was already within the 2006 squad (instead) on the age of 21. Nevertheless, didn’t qualify for the 2010 World Cup, so Modric will “solely” attain 5 World Cup appearances within the subsequent version.
Who didn’t make it due to age
Thiago Silva was included in Carlo Ancelotti’s preliminary squad record, however ’s protection is not going to have room for the 41-year-old Porto participant.
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It’s price remembering that Thiago Silva was referred to as up in 2010 however by no means took the sector: so if he had taken half within the 2026 version, it could have been 5 call-ups however solely 4 “editions with precise appearances.”
Thomas Muller retired from the nationwide group after Euro 2024 with Germany: technically he’s nonetheless lively (MLS with the Vancouver Whitecaps), however his possibilities of being referred to as up had been zero. Additionally as a result of Germany should not in need of attacking choices.
One other true World Cup man: Xherdan Shaqiri introduced his retirement from the nationwide group after Euro 2024. At 34 he has not modified his thoughts, however he nonetheless may have had the power to play a couple of minutes, particularly contemplating his newest season of 16 targets (together with 3 within the Europa League) with Basel.
Who’s already at 5 World Cups and who will attain 6
There are only a few retired gamers who ended their careers with 5 World Cups to their identify:
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Lothar Matthaus (Germany)
There are additionally 3 gamers who’re presently on 5 and, barring surprises, will make it to six World Cups performed:
The variety of Mexican gamers on this rating is unimaginable: the combo of the nationwide group’s consistency (given the relative ease of qualifying) and the commonly low turnover of gamers on the highest stage has resulted in 4 Mexicans out of the 8 complete gamers in historical past to have performed in no less than 5 World Cups.
This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.