On June 15th, Germany kicked off the European Championship with a convincing 5-1 victory over Scotland. In this match, Noël started and played the full 90 minutes, tying the record for most appearances by a goalkeeper in major tournaments and simultaneously setting a new record for the most starts in major tournaments for the German national team.
Despite some inconsistent form in previous league matches, Noël remains the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for the German squad in the Euros. This appearance marked his 35th major tournament game for Germany, equaling French goalkeeper Lloris’s record for the most appearances by a goalkeeper in such events.
Additionally, Noël surpassed Lahm’s record (34 appearances) to become the player with the most starts in international tournaments for Germany. Across all European national teams, he ranks third in this category, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo (43 starts) and Paolo Maldini (36 starts).
Germany’s chances of winning the Euro championship heavily rely on Noël’s performance.