Breaking News: Neymar Jr. Retires from International Football Following Brazil's Elimination from the 2026 World Cup
Brazilian star Neymar da Silva Santos Jรบnior has officially announced his retirement from international football after Brazil's narrow 2-1 defeat to Norway, on Sunday, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The result knocked out the five-time champions from the ongoing World Cup, leaving Norway to advance to the quarterfinals.
W. Roland James
USA: Brazilian star Neymar da Silva Santos Jรบnior has officially announced his retirement from international football after Brazil's narrow 2-1 defeat to Norway, on Sunday, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The result knocked out the five-time champions from the ongoing World Cup, leaving Norway to advance to the quarterfinals.
The 34-year-old made the decision at MetLife Stadium, reflecting on his 2010 debut at the same venue, as he draws the curtains down on his national team career.
"I tried. I tried. It started here at Met Life Stadium, and now I have finished here. It's now overโฆโ, Neymar says emotionally after the tense match.
He scored 80 goals and provided 59 assists in 130 total appearances for Brazil.
His most prestigious achievements with the Seleรงรฃo include winning the 2016 Olympic Gold Medal, the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, and the 2011 South American U-20 Championship.
