Neymar Retires from International Football After World Cup Exit

Neymar announced his retirement from international football after Brazil's disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16. The 34-year-old forward, who came off the bench to score a stoppage-time penalty, confirmed his retirement following the emotional defeat at MetLife Stadium.

Over his 16-year international career, Neymar became Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer with 80 goals and provided 59 assists in 130 appearances. Despite winning the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and an Olympic gold medal in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, the FIFA World Cup title eluded him, as injuries and heartbreaks prevented Brazil from securing their sixth crown.

Neymar's retirement marks the end of an era for the Brazil National Football Team, as head coach Carlo Ancelotti pledges to begin a new chapter following the tournament.