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Neymar retires from football after Brazil’s world cup exit

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Neymar retires

EAST RUTHERFORD:  Brazil forward Neymar announced his retirement from international football after Brazil was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 loss to Norway in the Round of 16.

Norway advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time after defeating five-time champion Brazil at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Erling Haaland scored both of Norway’s goals, finding the net in the 79th and 90th minutes. Neymar converted a stoppage-time penalty for Brazil’s lone goal, but the late strike was not enough to keep his team in the tournament.

Following the final whistle, an emotional Neymar broke down in tears before confirming that he was ending his international career.

According to foreign media reports, the 34-year-old told Brazilian reporters after the match, “I gave everything I had. It all started here in this stadium, and it ends here. Now it’s over.”

Neymar made his Brazil debut on Aug. 10, 2010, in a friendly against the United States at the same stadium in East Rutherford.

He retires as Brazil’s all-time leading men’s international scorer with 80 goals, surpassing Brazilian great Pelé by three goals.

Brazil Coach confirms Neymar set for World Cup return against Scotland

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Brazil Coach

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has delivered encouraging news for fans, confirming that star forward Neymar is expected to return for the FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage clash against Scotland.

The 34-year-old forward, Neymar, has been sidelined since mid-May after suffering a calf injury, ruling him out of Brazil’s opening Group C matches against Morocco and Haiti.

Speaking to the media following Brazil’s 3–0 win over Haiti in Philadelphia, Ancelotti said Neymar’s recovery is progressing well and that the player is close to full fitness.

He added that Neymar will begin individual training sessions before rejoining full team practice from Monday, making him available for the final group match against Scotland.

Neymar has not featured for Brazil since October 2023 and has been working on a full recovery in recent weeks.

Brazil began their World Cup campaign with a 1–1 draw against Morocco but bounced back strongly with a convincing victory over Haiti to strengthen their position in Group C.