Neymar says Brazil career is over after World Cup last-16 defeat to Norway in New Jersey

Neymar announces Brazil career concluded after World Cup last-16 loss to Norway in New Jersey, reflecting on his international legacy.

Neymar says Brazil career is over after World Cup last-16 defeat to Norway in New Jersey
Liberal TR Haber Merkezi
Publish: 06.07.2026
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Neymar announces international career over after Brazil exit

What happened: Brazil were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 defeat by Norway in the last-16; the match took place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and Neymar said his international career is over in a post-match interview with TV Globo.

Match and immediate reaction: Neymar, 34, entered as a 67th-minute substitute when Brazil trailed 2-0 and converted a late penalty in added time, but the goal served only as consolation. He told TV Globo, “I tried, I tried. Now it’s over. I started here, I finished here,” signaling what is expected to be his final appearance for the national team.

Career context: Neymar made his Brazil debut at the same stadium in August 2010, scoring in a 2-0 friendly win against the United States. Across his international career he scored 80 goals to become Brazil’s all-time leading scorer and earned 130 caps, ranking second in appearances behind Cafu’s 142.

Recent availability: He had not played for Brazil since 2023 due to injury issues before being selected for the 2026 World Cup squad. At this tournament he featured as a late substitute in the final group match, a 3-0 win over Scotland, and then in the last-16 tie against Norway.

World Cup appearances: The Norway match was Neymar’s fourth World Cup, following his participations in 2014, 2018 and 2022. Despite his late return from injury, he was unable to influence Brazil’s progression beyond the round of 16.

Outcome and implications: Brazil’s elimination ends Neymar’s international trajectory at a venue that marked both his debut and his likely farewell, closing a 16-year span at the national level with historic scoring and appearance records.

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Liberal TR Haber Merkezi
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