Uncertainty in Germany's goal before the first match at the 2026 World Cup

The upcoming match of the German national team against Curaçao at the 2026 World Cup still arouses a lot of emotions, mainly due to the uncertainty about the goalkeeper. Among those most concerned is former German international Stefan Effenberg, who expressed frustration in his column on t-online.de at the constant speculation regarding Manuel Neuer's form. Neuer was injured in the last Bundesliga match against FC Köln and has not featured since then, prompting concerns about his fitness to play.  Coach Julian Nagelsmann hopes that Neuer will be able to play in the match against Curaçao, but Effenberg believes that such uncertainty is unacceptable at such an important tournament as the World Cup. He also points out the reserve goalkeeper, Oliver Baumann, who has performed well in recent matches but still has to wait until the last minute for a decision. Effenberg criticizes Nagelsmann for the lack of a clear position and claims that the German national team should not enter the Championship with such chaos. Nagelsmann will have to make a decision that may affect the future of the team, and the choice between Neuer and Baumann remains a key topic before the first whistle. --- ## Related Articles 1. [USA gegen Paraguay: Spielhighlights der FIFA WM 2026](https://mannschaftgoal.com/de/news/usa-gegen-paraguay-spielhighlights-der-fifa-wm-2026) 2. [World Cup 2026: Khám Phá Căn Cứ Huấn Luyện Của Đội Tuyển Anh](https://banthangvn.com/vi/news/world-cup-2026-kham-pha-can-cu-huan-luyen-cua-oi-tuyen-anh)