Neymar Will Not Play for Brazil Again: 'It Ends Here'

Neymar, the celebrated Brazilian football icon, has declared an end to his international career, stating, "It is now over." The announcement follows Brazil's disappointing exit from the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 defeat against Norway in the round of 16.

The match, held at the MetLife Stadium, saw Neymar score Brazil's only goal from a penalty kick. Ironically, this stadium also marked his debut for the national team on August 10, 2010. At 34 years old, Neymar leaves the Seleção as its all-time leading scorer with 80 goals.

Despite his status, Neymar's recent years have been hampered by physical issues. He arrived at the tournament carrying a calf injury and only managed to play in two second-half appearances across Brazil's five matches. His departure comes after Brazil's worst World Cup performance since 1990, when they were also eliminated in the same stage.

Visibly emotional after the loss, Neymar was seen crying on the field and later spoke briefly to journalists. "A feeling of sadness. Unfortunately, one more World Cup is gone," he said. He had previously hinted that this tournament would be his last, concluding a significant chapter in Brazilian football history.

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I tried. I tried. It started here at Met Life stadium and I finished here. It is now over.