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    06 Jul 2026Sports

    Neymar announced retirement from international football

    Brazil
    In Short এক নজরে

    What happened

    Neymar has announced his retirement from international football after Brazil's 2–1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He ended his 16-year international career with an emotional message: "I tried... Now it's over."

    Where and When did it happen

    The announcement came on 6 July 2026 after the match at MetLife Stadium, where Brazil was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup by Norway.

    Why this is important

    Neymar retires as Brazil's all-time leading men's international goalscorer, scoring 80 goals in about 130 appearances. His departure marks the end of one of the most influential careers in Brazilian football and the beginning of a rebuilding phase for the national team.

    Main points to remember

    • Neymar retired from international football after Brazil's 2026 World Cup exit.
    • Brazil lost 2–1 to Norway in the Round of 16.
    • He finished as Brazil's highest-ever international goalscorer with 80 goals.
    • His international career lasted 16 years, from 2010 to 2026.