Neymar quits international football after Brazil’s World Cup knockout loss

Neymar, 34, announced his retirement from international football after Brazil were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16 on Sunday, July 6, 2026. The injury-plagued striker converted a penalty in the match but could not prevent his team's exit. Neymar made the announcement at MetLife Stadium, the same venue where he played his final game, stating: 'It started here, at MetLife Stadium, and I finished here. It is now over.'