Brazilian star Neymar brought down the curtain on his international career with the Brazilian national team, after he announced his retirement from playing for the “Seleção” jersey, following his exit from the 2026 World Cup following a loss to Norway in the round of 16.
Neymar, who is 34 years old, confirmed in statements following the end of the match that the current edition of the World Cup was his last with the Brazilian national team, thus concluding an international journey that extended for many years, and witnessed many Individual achievements, but they did not end with achieving the dream of winning the World Cup title.
The Brazilian star said: "I tried, I tried, and now it's over. I started here, and I finished here."
Neymar's words came in reference to MetLife Stadium, where he made his first appearance with the Brazilian national team in a friendly match against the United States in 2010, before the same stadium was the scene of his last match with the national team, in a scene that carried a lot of symbolism. For his international career.
Neymar ended his career with Brazil after playing 130 international matches, during which he scored 80 goals, making him the team’s all-time top scorer, surpassing the legendary Pele, and leaving a great legacy as one of the most prominent players to wear the Seleção shirt throughout its history.