2026 World Cup: Neymar retires from international football

Brazil forward, Neymar Jr, has announced his retirement from international football.

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Neymar confirmed his decision following their last-16 clash defeat to Norway in the 2026 World Cup.

The 34-year-old forward finishes his career as the top goalscorer in the Brazilian men’s national team’s history, with 80 goals in 129 appearances.

Neymar appeared twice at the 2026 World Cup, scoring from the spot in the dying minutes of his last international outing.

But his late penalty could not save the country from their earliest World Cup exit since 1966.

Neymar has hinted several times over the past year that he would play his last game for the Selecao at this World Cup and it was reported in the Brazilian media on Sunday night that he has called it a day.

The winger broke down in tears at full-time, having bizarrely laughed in the face of Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland after dispatching his penalty minutes prior.