11 Stars Bid Farewell to Their National Teams After World Cup

The conclusion of the 2026 World Cup has marked the end of the international careers of several prominent football stars, as 11 players announced their retirement from national team duties, closing a long chapter of participation and achievements on the international stage.

The squad includes German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Brazilian forward Neymar, and Algerian star Riyad Mahrez, alongside Mexican Guillermo Ochoa, Argentine Nicolás Otamendi, Senegalese Sadio Mané, Czech Patrick Schick, Ecuadorian Enner Valencia, Austrian Marko Arnautović, Scottish Craig Gordon, and Ivorian Jean Michaël Seri.

Among the notable names, Manuel Neuer has concluded his international career after 23 World Cup matches, while Neymar has hung up his boots for Brazil following the exit of the "Seleção" against Norway in the Round of 16. Meanwhile, Riyad Mahrez has bid farewell to the Algerian national team after a career spanning over a decade, capped off with two goals in the 2026 World Cup.

Nicolás Otamendi has announced the end of his journey with the Argentina national team following their triumph at the 2022 World Cup and participation in the 2026 edition. Meanwhile, Guillermo Ochoa, Sadio Mané, Patrik Schick, Enner Valencia, Marko Arnautović, Anthony Gordon, and Jean Michaël Seri have also concluded their international careers, each closing a remarkable chapter with their national teams, leaving a significant legacy in the history of international football.