New Jersey, July 6 -- Brazilian football witnessed the end of an era on Sunday as Neymar announced his retirement from international football, moments after Brazil crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a stunning 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16.

The 34-year-old forward, who leaves the game as Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer, confirmed his decision to reporters immediately after the final whistle. "I tried, I tried. Now it's over. I started here; I finished here," an emotional Neymar said, as quoted by ESPN UK.

The defeat ended Brazil's dream of a sixth World Cup title and handed Norway their first-ever quarter-final appearance in the tournament's history. It was Erling Haaland who broke Brazilian hearts, scoring twice...