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Sports · 6 July 2026

Neymar retires from Brazil football after World Cup loss to Norway

Neymar retires from Brazil football after World Cup loss to Norway

Neymar, 34, has declared he will no longer represent Brazil as a player, following their World Cup elimination by Norway on Sunday. Brazil lost 2-1 in the round of 16, their earliest exit since 1990, with Neymar scoring a penalty goal. He ends his international career as Brazil's top scorer with 80 goals from 130 appearances.

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