Neymar Announces International Retirement After Brazil's World Cup Exit
July 6, 2026 • Sports
Brazilian football superstar Neymar has officially announced his retirement from international football following Brazil's exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026. The 34-year-old forward confirmed that the tournament marked his final appearance in the iconic yellow jersey, bringing an end to a legendary international career.
Neymar leaves the national team as one of Brazil's greatest-ever players, having represented the Seleção for over a decade. During his international career, he became Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer, won the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, and helped Brazil secure the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
His retirement marks the end of an era for Brazilian football, with fans across the world paying tribute to one of the most talented and influential players of his generation. While Neymar is stepping away from international duty, he is expected to continue playing club football.