06 Jul 2026, 03:30
Neymar’s goals about his exit from the 2026 World Cup
- Neymar’s goals, which did not lead Brazil to the 2026 World Cup in the 1/8 final after Norway’s defeat, 2026 World Cup.
- In the match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Neymar scored a goal from a penalty, and Brazil progressed 2-1.
- According to the numbers, Neymar finished his international career with the best record for Brazil: 80 goals (according to ESPN — the third-highest, behind Pele). In total, he made 130 appearances.
For more details, see ESPN and Marca.
The Brazilian footballer Neymar said that he ends his international career after the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16. Brazil’s run ended with a heart-breaking 2-1 defeat to Norway, and Neymar scored the goal from the penalty spot in the match.
According to the match report, the match was played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. ESPN reports that the final whistle blew, and Neymar was seen with tears in his eyes, while Marca wrote that the Brazilian’s debut ended with heartbreak.
Neymar commented on his retirement from Globo, saying: I tried, I tried. Now it's over, I started here, I finished here. Marca also noted that he sent a farewell message to Neymar’s teammates, saying that he would have liked to make it through the tournament with the team.
Neymar’s record shows that he is the best scorer in Brazil’s history: 80 goals (as ESPN notes — the third-highest, behind Pele). It is also reported that he won World Cups three times, and he played 130 matches — another indicator after Cafú.
Brazilian goalscorer Neymar’s farewell message was shared by Carlo Ancelotti, who said the team would start a “new cycle.” ESPN also noted that the coach said that the team’s next stage would begin, and that the player’s departure was a sign of changes.
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