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Neymar Announces His Retirement from Brazil After World Cup 2026 Elimination
Neymar's journey with the Brazil national team has come to an end. Following Brazil's heartbreaking Round of 16 defeat to Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 34-year-old forward announced that he has played his final match for the Seleção.
Neymar's journey with the Brazil national team has come to an end. Following Brazil's heartbreaking Round of 16 defeat to Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 34-year-old forward announced that he has played his final match for the Seleção.
The farewell came in emotional fashion, bringing to a close one of the greatest international careers in Brazilian football history.
After the final whistle, Neymar broke down in tears on the pitch before confirming his international retirement in an interview with Globo Esporte TV.
"I tried, I tried. I started here at MetLife and finished here. Now it's all over."
The Brazilian star's emotional words marked the end of a remarkable era in which he became one of the most influential players ever to represent Brazil.

Neymar's Major Titles with Brazil
During his international career, Neymar won some of the biggest honors available with the Brazilian national team.
His most notable achievements include:
- 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
- Gold medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Beyond those trophies, Neymar leaves the Brazil national team as its all-time leading scorer and one of the greatest players in the country's football history.



















