The 34-year-old footballer, who plays for Santos, announced his decision in an interview with Actu Foot. > “I think my story with the Brazil national team is over. I gave everything. All my heart and my whole life, but now I believe I won’t want to do it anymore,” Neymar said. ## Last match for Brazil The last major tournament for the forward was the 2026 World Cup. The Brazil national team reached the Round of 16, where they lost to Norway 1-2. The only goal for Brazil in that match was scored by Neymar. ## All-time top scorer for the national team Neymar made his debut for the national team in 2010. Over 16 years of appearances, he played 130 matches, scored 80 goals, and provided 59 assists, becoming the all-time top scorer for the Brazil national team. Throughout his international career, the forward became one of the main symbols of Brazilian football and frequently led the team onto the field wearing the captain's armband. ## Major achievements As part of the national team, Neymar won the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. Additionally, in 2016, he captained the Olympic team to Brazil's first-ever gold medal in football at the Olympic Games. Neymar's statement marks the end of one of the brightest international careers in modern football. Over 16 years with the Brazil national team, he became its all-time top scorer, won major international tournaments, and entered history as one of the greatest players of the national team.