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Neymar Says He May Retire at End of 2026 After Injury Comeback

Brazil selection will hinge on him convincing Carlo Ancelotti he is fully fit.

Overview

  • The 34-year-old told CazéTV he is "living year to year" and could walk away in December.
  • He returned from December 2025 knee meniscus surgery with a 50-minute outing in Santos’ 6-0 win over Velo Clube.
  • Neymar said he delayed earlier appearances to come back "pain‑free" and "fearless" under a step‑by‑step plan with Santos.
  • He is targeting a World Cup recall after missing Brazil duty since October 2023; he is the Seleção’s all‑time top scorer with 79 goals.
  • His Santos deal runs through the end of 2026 as the World Cup in North America approaches from June 11 to July 19.