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Germany vs. Ivory Coast: Neuer to set goalkeeping World Cup appearance record in live match coverage
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Germany vs. Ivory Coast: Neuer to set goalkeeping World Cup appearance record in live match coverage

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Germany will secure a spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup with a win against Ivory Coast.
  • Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will set a new record for most World Cup appearances by a goalkeeper with 21 games.
  • The match will be broadcast on multiple channels and is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. Argentina time.

Germany aims to clinch a spot in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage when they face Ivory Coast in Toronto. A victory would guarantee their progression to the next round after a dominant 7-1 win in their opening match.

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set to make history in this game. With his appearance, the 40-year-old Bayern Munich veteran will surpass France's Hugo Lloris and Brazil's Claudio Taffarel to become the goalkeeper with the most World Cup appearances, reaching 21 matches.

Coach Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed the starting lineup, sticking with the experienced Neuer in goal. The attacking trio will feature Leroy Sané, Kai Havertz, and Florian Wirtz. The confirmed German lineup includes Neuer; Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Nico Schlotterberg; Felix Nmecha, Jamal Musiala, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Nathaniel Brown; Sané, Havertz, and Wirtz.

The match, scheduled for 5 p.m. Argentina time, will be officiated by Paraguayan referee Juan Gabriel Benítez. Fans can watch the game on TyC Sports, Telefé, DSports, and Disney+.

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