Neymar retires from national team after Brazil’s latest World Cup failure: ‘I tried’

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Neymar retires from national team after Brazil’s latest World Cup failure: ‘I tried’

Neymar Jr. is ending his international soccer career. 

The Brazilian soccer star told reporters after Brazil lost to Norway, 2-1, in the Round of 16, that he was ending his time playing for the national team. 


Brazil’s Neymar (10) celebrates after scoring from a penalty kick during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Norway in East Rutherford, N.J. AP

Neymar Jr dribbles the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway.
Neymar Jr of Brazil dribbles with the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 5, 2026 in East Rutherford, United States. Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/Shutterstock

“I tried. I tried. It started here at MetLife Stadium, and I finished here. It is now over,” Neymar said. 

He scored the only goal for Brazil on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium, ending his national team career with 80 goals in 130 appearances. He also recorded 59 assists.

Brazil has not won the World Cup since 2002.



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