Nightmare for Neuer! The goalkeeper's costly blunder against Ecuador sets negative record

Manuel Neuer has set an unfortunate record for the German national team.

Details: Manuel Neuer hasn’t managed to keep a clean sheet at World Cups since the triumphant 2014 final. The South Americans fully exploited this ongoing crisis for the German keeper, not only netting their first goal of the tournament but also turning the night into a real disaster for the Bundesteam legend.

By conceding the opening goal in this fixture, Neuer officially extended his nightmare streak to eight consecutive World Cup matches without a clean sheet—putting him among the six worst runs in tournament history. Ecuador showcased their true potential and erased the embarrassing zero in their goals column at this World Cup.

But Germany’s woes didn’t end there. Riding a wave of momentum, Ecuador forced Neuer to capitulate for a second time. On the second goal, the German goalkeeper made a glaring, costly error that directly led to a goal.

So, as the match reached the 90th minute, Ecuador led 2-1.