New Delhi, July 6 -- Neymar announced his retirement from international football after Brazil crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2026, following a shock defeat to Norway on Monday in East Rutherford. The five-time champions lost to Norway 1-2, thanks to a Erling Haaland brace. Neymar did score from the spot in the added-on time but it was too late for a Brazilian comeback.

With his goal against Norway, Neymar thus finished his international career as the all-time leading scorer for Brazil - 80 goals in 129 appearances. Reflecting on the end of his journey with the national team, Neymar told reporters, as quoted by ESPN UK, "I tried, I tried. Now it's over. I started here; I finished here."

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