Overview

• Oliver Baumann, starting in Marc-André ter Stegen’s absence, made multiple key stops including an 88th‑minute save to preserve a 1–0 World Cup qualifying victory in Northern Ireland.
• Julian Nagelsmann said Germany has no goalkeeper problem and called speculation about a Manuel Neuer return unhelpful, noting Neuer has retired from international duty.
• Nagelsmann reiterated that ter Stegen, sidelined following back surgery and out of Barcelona’s lineup, is planned as Germany’s starter for the 2026 World Cup when fit.
• The renewed chatter followed agent Thomas Kroth saying Neuer would not say no to a call, but Neuer publicly reaffirmed that his decision to stop playing for Germany still stands.
• Baumann welcomed an end to the debate, describing himself as a team‑first placeholder who will support ter Stegen and pointing to a strong recent record that includes four clean sheets in eight caps.