The Brazilian star Neymar hinted at the possibility of retiring from international play following the elimination from the Qatar 2022 World Cup, after the thrilling match between "Seleção" and Croatia, which ended in penalties (2-4). Neymar stated after the match, in which Croatia emerged victorious, that he cannot guarantee 100 percent that he will play again for the national team, which exited the World Cup in the quarter-finals. He added, "I am not closing any doors on the national team, but I also do not guarantee 100 percent that I will return. I need to think a little more about the issue, about what is right for me and for the team."