Neymar Hits the Poker Tables Following World Cup Departure

WHO:

FOX Sports - Neymar, Brazilian soccer star

Sportskeeda - Neymar, all-time Brazil top scorer

WHAT:

FOX Sports - Neymar participated in the 2026 World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas.

FOX Sports - Neymar competed in the $10,000 main event of the World Series of Poker.

FOX Sports - Neymar did not advance past Day 1 of the tournament.

FOX Sports - Brazil lost to Norway 2-1 in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FOX Sports - Neymar scored Brazil's last goal of the tournament on a penalty kick in stoppage time.

FOX Sports - Neymar has a total of 457 goals and 262 assists as a professional.

FOX Sports - Neymar scored nine goals in 15 career World Cup matches.

WHERE:

FOX Sports - The World Series of Poker took place in Las Vegas.

FOX Sports - Brazil's World Cup elimination occurred in New York.

WHEN:

FOX Sports - Brazil's World Cup round-of-16 loss to Norway occurred on July 5.

FOX Sports - Neymar announced his retirement from international play on July 5.

FOX Sports - Neymar reached the final table in the 2025 edition of the World Series of Poker.

WHY:

FOX Sports - Neymar's participation in the poker tournament followed Brazil's elimination from the World Cup.

HOW:

FOX Sports - Neymar was subbed into action for Brazil in the 68th minute against Norway and came off the bench in both games he played during the World Cup.

Neymar, the Brazilian soccer star and all-time top scorer for Brazil, recently participated in the World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas, competing in the $10,000 main event but unfortunately did not advance past Day 1. This follows Brazil's recent round-of-16 loss to Norway, where Neymar scored the team's last goal of the tournament on a penalty kick, marking his ninth goal in 15 career World Cup matches. Following Brazil's elimination on July 5, Neymar announced his retirement from international play, concluding a remarkable career with a total of 457 goals and 262 assists as a professional.