Neymar Announces Retirement from Brazil National Team After World Cup Exit

Brazil's 2026 World Cup campaign ended in the Round of 16 with a defeat to Norway, and the night turned historic for a different reason: Neymar confirmed his international career is over. The 34-year-old entered the match in the 67th minute and scored a late penalty to give Brazil a consolation goal. Moments after the final whistle, he broke the news. “I tried, I really tried,” Neymar said. “But it all started here, at MetLife Stadium, and here it all ends. It's over.” In 130 appearances for Brazil, Neymar scored 80 goals and provided 59 assists. His farewell came at the same venue where he made his senior debut for the Seleção back in 2010, closing a chapter that defined a generation of Brazilian football.