# Neymar quits Brazil national team after loss to Haaland's Norway

Brazil star Neymar announced his international retirement following a defeat to Norway, where Erling Haaland delivered a standout performance. The loss prompted Neymar, one of Brazil's most famous players, to end his career with the national team. The decision marks a significant shift for Brazil as they lose their talisman after a shocking result.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyww4w1rl8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:29:41 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c6211d0vzm3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:13:36 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cd7pqdyy9v2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:47:23 GMT