Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr. has bid farewell to international football

Legendary Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr. has bid farewell to international football. This decision was made on Monday (July 6, 2026) after Norway defeated Brazil 2–1 in a hard-fought Round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, knocking them out of the tournament.

This defeat not only shattered Brazil’s dream of winning the World Cup but also broke the hearts of millions of fans, as their favorite player suddenly announced his retirement. What makes this both interesting and emotional is that Neymar’s final match was played at the very same venue—New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium—where he had made his international debut.

Neymar’s career?

A look at Neymar’s international career reveals a journey that serves as an exemplary model. Since making his debut for the Brazilian senior team in 2010, Neymar has dominated the world of football over the past 16 years. He has played a total of 130 matches for his country, scoring a record 80 goals in the process. He holds the record for the most goals scored for Brazil in men’s football.

Neymar Jr.’s last goal

In the dying moments of the match, just as stoppage time was about to expire, Neymar scored a brilliant goal to put Brazil on the scoreboard. However, it was too late by then, as the Norwegian team had already established a commanding lead with two goals. After the match, Neymar appeared visibly emotional and openly admitted that both his body and mind were exhausted.