Neymar has announced his retirement from international football following Brazil's disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Brazilian national team's journey concluded on December 3, 2026, after a shocking round-of-16 defeat to Norway, marking the end of Neymar's illustrious career with the Selecao.
In the match held at MetLife Stadium, Neymar scored a late penalty, resulting in a 2-1 scoreline, which was his first goal for the national team since 2023. This goal extended his record as Brazil's all-time leading men's goal scorer to 80 goals.
Neymar's World Cup Journey
Neymar's World Cup experience began in 2010, and he had hoped to make a significant impact in his fourth tournament. However, this year's competition was marred by injuries that limited his appearances. Despite being included in Carlo Ancelotti's squad, he only played as a substitute in two matches.
His absence in the opening games against Morocco and Haiti due to a calf injury raised concerns about his fitness. He was also an unused substitute during Brazil's dramatic win over Japan in the round-of-32.
