‘It’s All Over’ — Neymar Announces Retirement from International Football After Brazil’s Shock Exit

• Brazilian superstar Neymar has announced his retirement from international football after Brazil’s Round of 16 exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing an end to a glittering career with the Seleção.

Brazilian football icon Neymar has announced his retirement from international football following Brazil’s heartbreaking Round of 16 defeat to Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 34-year-old forward confirmed that the match marked his final appearance for the Seleção, drawing the curtain on one of the most celebrated international careers in Brazilian football history.

An emotional Neymar was seen in tears after the final whistle before confirming his decision during an interview with Globo Esporte TV.

“I tried, I tried. I started here at MetLife and finished here. Now it’s all over.”

The emotional farewell marked the end of an era for Brazil, with Neymar leaving behind a legacy as one of the country’s greatest-ever footballers.

During his time with the national team, Neymar lifted the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and won an Olympic gold medal at the Rio 2016 Games, cementing his place among Brazil’s modern-day legends.

Beyond the trophies, Neymar retires as Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer, having thrilled fans for well over a decade with his creativity, flair and match-winning performances on the international stage.

Although Brazil’s World Cup campaign ended in disappointment, Neymar’s contribution to the Seleção remains one of the most remarkable in the nation’s rich football history, with his name forever etched among the country’s greatest players.