{"id":76317,"date":"2026-07-06T12:27:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T07:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=76317"},"modified":"2026-07-06T12:27:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T07:27:37","slug":"neymar-retires-after-world-cup-defeat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=76317","title":{"rendered":"Neymar retires after World Cup defeat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New York (Lord Media): Brazilian football star Neymar announced his retirement from international football following Brazil&#8217;s defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026. This marks the end of his 16-year international career.<\/p>\n<p>In the pre-quarterfinal match held at MetLife Stadium in New York, New Jersey, Norway defeated Brazil 2-1. Erling Haaland scored both goals for Norway, while Neymar scored Brazil&#8217;s sole goal in extra time via a penalty, marking his last international goal.<\/p>\n<p>At the match&#8217;s conclusion, the 34-year-old Neymar sat on the field in tears, comforted by his teammates. The stadium witnessed emotional scenes.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking after the match, Neymar said, &#8220;I gave it my all. My journey started here at MetLife Stadium and ends here as well.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Neymar played his first international match for Brazil&#8217;s senior team on August 10, 2010, against the United States. Over his 16-year career, he represented Brazil in four FIFA World Cups and two Olympic Games.<\/p>\n<p>Neymar holds the record for the most international goals in Brazil&#8217;s national football team history, with a total of 80 goals.<\/p>\n<p>Brazil entered the World Cup with hopes of winning a sixth world title, but their journey ended after the defeat to Norway in the pre-quarterfinals. 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