India, July 6 -- Brazilian football star Neymar announced his retirement from international football after Brazil's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended with a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 on Sunday, leaving millions of fans around the world emotional.

The stylish forward brings down the curtain on an illustrious international career as Brazil's all-time leading men's goal scorer, netting 80 goals in 129 appearances.

In what proved to be his final World Cup, Neymar made two appearances as a substitute, scoring his only goal from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time against Norway.

Following Brazil's elimination, the 34-year-old was seen in tears on the pitch as teammates gathered around to console him in an e...