Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterNeymar has announced his retirement from international football.Brazil's World Cup journey ended at the round-of-16 stage in a shock defeat to Norway that proved to be the last game of Neymar's career with his homeland.The forward scored a very late consolation strike for Carlo Ancelotti's side deep in stoppage time from the penalty spot to salvage a more flattering 2-1 score line.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kNeymar confirms Brazil retirementThat strike proved to be Neymar's first goal for the Selecao since 2023 and extended his record as the country's all-time record men's goal scorer with 80.It also brought his journey full-circle after scoring on his 2010 international debut at the same MetLife Stadium that saw his fourth consecutive World Cup. You may like Is Neymar playing at World Cup 2026? Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti reveals why Neymar might miss out on World Cup squad Carlo Ancelotti reveals Neymar fitness status as Brazil star misses World Cup opener The world's most expensive footballer was a surprise inclusion in Ancelotti's squad for his fourth consecutive World Cup but only managed two substitute appearances.He was unavailable for Brazil's opening two group matches against Morocco and Haiti due to a calf injury which also ruled him out of the warm-up friendlies.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Neymar found himself as an unused substitute as the four-time world champions dramatically edged past Japan in the round-of-32 at Houston Stadium.This summer's tournament was widely expected to be the 34-year-old's final one in the iconic yellow shirt and fuelled by his social media post hinting at a 'last dance'.But after losing to an Erling Haaland-inspired display, Neymar was visibly distraught as he fought back tears and waved to his supporters in the wake of their elimination.He later confirmed to Brazilian media that he had played his last international game."I tried, I tried. Now it's over," he told Globo TV. "I started here, I finished here."Despite his heartache, Neymar made history for Brazil by becoming only their second player after the legendary Pele to score in four World Cup tournaments.TOPICSBrazilWorld CupRichard Buxton
