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The Last dance: Neymar signals World Cup farewell

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'The Last Dance': Neymar Signals World Cup Farewell

By IANS News June 07, 2026 • 09:38 AM View: 528

FIFA World Cup: Brazil forward Neymar has indicated the FIFA World Cup 202, starting Thursday, will be the last of his career.

Brazil will be competing at the FIFA World Cup for a record-extending 23rd time next year. Indeed, the Selecao are the only side to have featured in every edition of the global showpiece, which is set to be staged for the first time across three host nations: Canada, Mexico and the USA.

The 34-year-old made the statement in response to a social media post from FIFA showing images of Neymar's career along with the words, "We've watched him grow up," reports Xinhua.

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