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Neymar Drops Retirement Hint, Calls 2026 World Cup His 'Last Dance'
Neymar said the tournament could be his final Brazil appearance as he continues rehabilitation from injuries that have sidelined him since October 2023.
- Brazil superstar Neymar hinted the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final international tournament, describing the event as "The last dance" in a comment on a FIFA social media post.
- The 34-year-old forward has not represented the Selecao since suffering a ruptured ACL against Uruguay in October 2023, accumulating 79 goals in 128 international appearances.
- Neymar's journey began at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, where he scored his first international goal 28 minutes into a 2-0 victory over the United States; he later led Brazil to Olympic gold at Rio 2016.
- Currently undergoing rehabilitation, the player faces doubts for Brazil's opening match against Morocco on June 13 due to a calf strain requiring "intensive physiotherapy."
- The 2026 competition will be the first World Cup staged across three countries—Canada, Mexico, and the United States—where Brazil seeks a record-extending 23rd appearance and first title since 2002.
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