Rome, 6 July (LaPresse) – Disappointment followed by a farewell. Neymar has decided to leave the Brazilian national team, which was knocked out by Norway at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, in a match in which the star player scored the Verdeoro’s only goal from the penalty spot. “I gave it a go; I started here at MetLife Stadium and this is where I’m finishing. It’s over,” said Neymar, recalling that it was at this very stadium in New Jersey that he made his debut for the senior national team in 2010, in a friendly against the United States. Due to a persistent injury to his right calf, Neymar played in only two of Brazil’s five matches in the tournament. He also took to the pitch for 15 minutes against Scotland in the group stage.
2026 World Cup: Neymar leaves the national team following elimination: ‘It’s over now’
Rome, 6 July (LaPresse) – Disappointment followed by a farewell. Neymar has decided to leave the Brazilian national team, which was knocked out by Norway at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, in a match in which the star player scored the Verdeoro’s only goal from the penalty spot. “I gave it a go; I started here at MetLife Stadium and this is where I’m finishing. It’s over,” said Neymar, recalling that it was at this very stadium in New Jersey that he made his debut for the senior national team in 2010, in a friendly against the United States. Due to a persistent injury to his right calf, Neymar played in only two of Brazil’s five matches in the tournament. He also took to the pitch for 15 minutes against Scotland in the group stage.
