Neymar announces retirement from Brazil national team

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July 5, 2026

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Neymar announces retirement from Brazil national team

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP)

Neymar said Sunday he is done playing for Brazil’s national team, making the announcement after he and his teammates were knocked out of the World Cup with a 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16.

“I tried,” Neymar said. “It started here at MetLife Stadium, and I finished here. It is now over.”

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