Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Neymar Retires from Brazil National Team
Neymar, a famous soccer player, has decided to retire from playing for Brazil's national team.
He is 34 years old and has played in many important matches.
He scored 80 goals and made 58 assists for Brazil.
He played in four World Cups but only won one title with Brazil, the Confederations Cup in 2013.
After Brazil lost to Norway in the World Cup, Neymar said he tried his best but it was time to stop.
He feels happy about what he did for Brazil and doesn't want to play for them anymore.
Brazil will miss him because he was a very important player.
Neymar confirms retirement from Brazil's national team after World Cup defeat to Norway.
Neymar scored 80 goals and made 58 assists in 130 appearances for Brazil.
He won only one senior title with Brazil, the Confederations Cup in 2013.
Neymar played in four World Cups and had a successful club career with Santos, Barcelona, and Paris St Germain.
Brazil's earliest World Cup exit since 1990 marked the end of Neymar's international career.
- Who
- Neymar
- What
- Retirement from Brazil national team
- When
- After Brazil's World Cup defeat to Norway on July 5
- Where
- Brazil
- Why
- Feels his time with the national team has passed and is emotionally fulfilled
Neymar's Decision
Brazil's Perspective
Neymar's Career
Neymar's Decision
Neymar feels his time with the national team has passed and he has made history.
Brazil's Perspective
Brazil loses a key player and potential future contributions.
Emotional Impact
Neymar's Decision
Neymar is emotional about his decision but feels fulfilled.
Brazil's Perspective
Brazil fans and the team may feel a sense of loss and disappointment.
- Player
- Neymar
- Age
- 34
- International Goals
- 80
- International Assists
- 58
- International Appearances
- 130
- Last World Cup Performance
- Defeat to Norway in the last-16
- Club Career Highlights
- Santos, Barcelona, Paris St Germain
- National Team Title
- Confederations Cup 2013
Sources
'Gave my blood, my life': Brazil's all-time top scorer Neymar confirms international retirement
'Gave My Blood And My Life': Neymar Announces Brazil Retirement, Ends Illustrious 16-Year International Career
Neymar confirms Brazil retirement weeks after heartbreaking World Cup exit
Neymar Says His Time Playing For Brazil 'is Over'
