Neymar has made his decision following Brazil's elimination from the 2026 World Cup, delivering a striking final statement.
On 30 July 2026, 34-year-old striker Neymar opened up about his future with the Brazil national team after their painful exit from the 2026 World Cup, losing 1-2 to Norway and being knocked out in the round of 16.
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward endured a difficult 2026 World Cup, playing only 37 minutes across two substitute appearances. Despite scoring one goal, Brazil's long wait for a World Cup title since 2002 continued.
Recently, Neymar clearly announced his retirement from the Brazil national team. He confirmed this after the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana playoff, where Santos defeated Venezuela's Universidad Central 4-2, advancing to the round of 16 with an aggregate score of 8-3.
Neymar said, "My time with the national team has come to an end. I have made history and am very happy. I have given my blood, sweat, and life for this team. I have always fought for this yellow jersey, but now I no longer want it."
Currently, Neymar is Brazil's all-time top scorer with 80 goals in 130 matches. He debuted for the senior national team in 2010, played in four World Cups, competed in two Olympics, winning a silver medal in 2012 and leading Brazil to gold in 2016.