Brazilian football icon  has announced his retirement from international football following Brazil’s heartbreaking 2–1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 34-year-old forward confirmed his decision shortly after the final whistle, bringing an end to a remarkable 16-year career with the Brazilian national team.

“I tried, I tried. Now it’s over. I started here; I finished here,” Neymar said in an emotional post-match interview.

Neymar came off the bench during the match and scored a late penalty, but Brazil was unable to overturn Norway’s lead, ending its World Cup campaign earlier than expected.

He retires as Brazil’s all-time leading men’s goalscorer, having scored around 80 goals in 130 international appearances. During his illustrious international career, Neymar helped Brazil win the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and represented the country at multiple FIFA World Cups and Copa América tournaments.

Although he is stepping away from international duty, Neymar indicated that he intends to continue his club career.

His retirement marks the end of an era for Brazilian football, closing the chapter on one of the nation’s greatest and most influential players. Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.