Neymar and Neuer announce retirements from international football after 2026 World Cup
Brazil’s record‑scoring forward Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. confirmed he will no longer play for the Seleção, saying his “moment in the national team has ended.” He finished his international career with 80 goals in 130 caps, having never won a World Cup or Copa América, and announced the decision after Brazil’s elimination by Norway at the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Germany’s veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 40, stated he will hang up his gloves at the end of the 2026/27 season. Neuer featured for Germany in the 2026 World Cup, where the team went out in the round of 16 to Paraguay. He will spend his final club season with Bayern München before retiring from all football.
A Transfermarkt update released weeks after the tournament listed Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal among the ten most valuable footballers, with several players – including a PSG forward who missed the World Cup – valued at €140 million. The list reflects the market impact of the World Cup, which saw Spain crowned champion for the second time.
Entities: Erling Haaland · Kylian Mbappé · Lamine Yamal · Manuel Neuer · Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Transfermarkt listed Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal among the ten most valuable footballers after the 2026 World Cup. (Article abdec81c-c1c9-4451-9717-a3a0796d94e2)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Neymar scored 80 goals in 130 appearances for Brazil. (Article 65a71a2b-3d5e-4a8d-964f-94854d39de30)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Neymar announced his retirement from the Brazil national team. (Article 65a71a2b-3d5e-4a8d-964f-94854d39de30)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Neymar never won a FIFA World Cup or Copa América during his career. (Article 65a71a2b-3d5e-4a8d-964f-94854d39de30)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Several players, including a PSG forward who missed the World Cup, were valued at €140 million. (Article abdec81c-c1c9-4451-9717-a3a0796d94e2)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manuel Neuer will retire at the end of the 2026/27 season. (Article 3a072a05-dc3c-46f8-98a2-b7af5c265aac)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Neuer played for Germany at the 2026 World Cup, which ended with a round‑of‑16 loss to Paraguay. (Article 3a072a05-dc3c-46f8-98a2-b7af5c265aac)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Spain won the 2026 World Cup. (Article abdec81c-c1c9-4451-9717-a3a0796d94e2)