After conceding an unexpected goal vs Paraguay, Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made negative history in the 2026 World Cup.
Manuel Neuer is arguably one of the best goalkeepers in soccer history. At 40 years old, he is still repping for Germany in the 2026 World Cup, however, after conceding a goal against Paraguay in the Round of 32, he’s now the holder of an unwanted record.
Per famously renown statistician MisterChip, by conceding vs Paraguay, “Manuel Neuer equaled the all-time record for consecutive matches conceding a goal in World Cup history.”
Neuer has now conceded in 10 straight World Cup games. This is an insane stat to look at when you acknowledge Neuer’s greatness. It juxtaposes it entirely. This just goes to show how tough the World Cup is, even if you represent Germany.
Who joins Manuel Neuer on that infamous World Cup list?
Neuer is not the sole holder of the record. He is tied with Mexico’s Antonio Carbajal. However, there are plenty of GKs who are on this list as bad streaks as well. The list includes top goalkeepers like Jean-Marie Pfaff and Jorge Campos.
- 10 – Manuel Neuer (2018-2026)
- 10 – Antonio Carbajal (1950-1962)
- 9 – Thomas Ravelli (1990-1994)
- 8 – Jean-Marie Pfaff (1982-1986)
- 8 – Jorge Campos (1994-1998)
- 8 – Gyula Grosics (1954-1958)