Neymar says goodbye to Brazil: he will not play for the national team again

Neymar announces his retirement from the national team after elimination in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

Publicado 4 days ago el 6 de julio a las 12:37 | 2 mins reading |567 vistas | por Miguel Torres

Neymar confirmed that he will not wear the Brazil shirt again. The decision came after the team’s elimination in the round of 16 of the World Cup, losing 2-1 to Norway.

The 34-year-old star spoke after the game at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. “I tried. It started here, at MetLife Stadium, and it ended here. Now it’s over,” he said.

It was a symbolic closure. Neymar made his debut for Brazil on August 10, 2010 precisely in that same setting, in a friendly against the United States. Against Norway, he came off the bench and scored a penalty in the final minutes, but it was not enough to avoid defeat.

His participation in the tournament was limited. A persistent right calf injury sidelined him for three of the five games. He only played 15 minutes against Scotland in the group stage and appeared in the duel against Norway.

Brazil is now beginning a renewal process. A new generation will have to take over from who was their figure for more than a decade, slowed down in recent years by injuries.

Defender Marquinhos asked for time and support. “We ask that people be patient with the new generation and support them from the beginning,” he declared.

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Tragedy in France: young man dies during 2026 World Cup celebrations

A 17-year-old girl died in France after falling from a truck during her team's victory celebrations.

Publicado 12 minutes ago el 10 de julio a las 14:19 | 1 min reading

France’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup semi-finals was tinged with mourning. A 17-year-old teenager lost her life in the town of Aulnoye-Aymeries, in the north of the country, while celebrating the Blues’ victory over Morocco.

The facts

According to emergency services, the young woman was traveling in the back of a truck when she fell to the pavement. The vehicle ran over her, causing fatal injuries. Rescuers went to the scene, but could only confirm his death.

The incident occurred shortly after France’s 2-0 quarter-final win. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored the goals that gave them a place in the next round.

France will play its third consecutive semifinal in a World Cup. The rival will emerge from the duel between Spain and Belgium, scheduled for this Friday in Los Angeles. The semifinal will be played on Tuesday in Dallas, where the Blues will seek a ticket to the final.

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Spain vs Belgium: duel for a place in the semi-finals

Spain and Belgium are seeking a ticket to the 2026 World Cup semifinals.

Publicado 1 hour ago el 10 de julio a las 13:02 | 1 min reading

Duel in Los Angeles ahead of the final

This Friday, July 10, Spain and Belgium meet at the Los Angeles stadium for a place in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. The winner will face France, who eliminated Morocco (2-0) on Thursday.

How do both teams arrive?

Luis de la Fuente’s team comes from leaving out Portugal (0-1) in the round of 16 and Austria (3-0) in the round of 32. For its part, Belgium beat the United States (1-4) and Senegal (3-2) in the previous rounds.

Key fact: Spain has eight consecutive games without losing against the Red Devils, with seven wins and one draw in official and friendly matches.

Schedule and transmission

Match: Spain vs Belgium
Date: Friday, July 10
Time: 1:00 p.m. (local time)
Stadium: Los Angeles
Transmission: ViX Premium (World Pass 2026)

Both sets arrive at a good time. La Roja seeks to extend its positive streak, while Belgium will try to break Spanish dominance. The match promises intense emotions for the ticket to the prelude to the grand final.

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Mexico is out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 against England

Mexico fell 2-3 to England and won its ninth World Cup without a quarterfinal.

Publicado 1 hour ago el 10 de julio a las 12:41 | 2 mins reading

The Mexican National Team did not make it to the quarterfinals in the 2026 North American World Cup. They lost 2-3 against England at the Mexico City stadium, which meant their elimination in the round of 16.

An illusion that went out

Javier Aguirre’s team arrived with great momentum after winning their four previous games (South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic and Ecuador) without conceding a single goal. The fans dreamed of qualifying for the quarterfinals after 40 years. However, Mexico added its ninth consecutive World Cup without advancing to that phase. In Qatar 2022 they did not even make it past the group stage.

Recognition of Jesús Gallardo

Despite the defeat, the fans showed support. Jesús Gallardo, Toluca winger, traveled on a commercial flight to Tabasco and received a tribute from the crew.

“We celebrate his participation and we are proud to share this flight with him. Thank you for carrying the name of Mexico so high and for leaving everything on the field. May there be many more successes,” said a flight attendant over the loudspeaker.

The passengers also dedicated a cheer to him: “Chiquitibum a la bim bomb ba, Gallardo, Gallardo, ra ra ra.”

Mexico’s performance left mixed feelings: pride in the effort, but frustration for not breaking the barrier of the second round.