Summary
- has announced his retirement from international football after Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
- Visibly emotional after the final whistle, Neymar broke down in tears on the pitch before confirming his decision to step away from international football.
- Now it’s over.” Following the announcement, football fans around the world paid tribute to Neymar praising his remarkable international career and his contributions to Brazilian football.
Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. has announced his retirement from international football after Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
Playing in New Jersey, five-time world champions Brazil were eliminated as Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway finding the net in the 79th and 90th minutes. Neymar scored Brazil’s only goal from the penalty spot in the closing stages but it was not enough to keep his team in the tournament.
Visibly emotional after the final whistle, Neymar broke down in tears on the pitch before confirming his decision to step away from international football.
Speaking to Brazilian media, the 34-year-old said:
“I gave everything I had. It all started here, and it ends here. Now it’s over.”
Following the announcement, football fans around the world paid tribute to Neymar praising his remarkable international career and his contributions to Brazilian football.
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