Manuel Neuer of Germany reached a historic milestone in his 21st World Cup match, breaking the previous goalkeeper record held by France's Hugo Lloris with 20 appearances. The German shot-stopper achieved this feat during Germany's Group E encounter against Ivory Coast on June 20.
The match was played at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, with Juan Gabriel Benítez of Paraguay serving as the official referee. Neuer's continuous selection and international longevity underscore his status as one of football's most reliable goalkeepers across multiple World Cup cycles.
This achievement places Neuer among the World Cup's most decorated performers in terms of tournament appearances, reflecting his consistent excellence and Germany's reliance on him throughout successive qualifying campaigns and tournaments.
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