Brazil forward Neymar enters the World Series of Poker after Brazil’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Multiple reports say Neymar’s participation comes about a week after Brazil are eliminated in the World Cup round of 16. One outlet notes that Neymar announces his retirement from international soccer last week, while another focuses on the timing of his poker appearance relative to Brazil’s exit. The coverage links the end of Neymar’s international career and Brazil’s World Cup run to his decision to take part in the World Series of Poker event. The reports do not provide details on his results in the poker tournament, but they agree that his entry follows Brazil’s World Cup departure and that it happens in close proximity to his stated retirement from international play. Overall, the information centers on Neymar transitioning from football to poker in the period immediately after the 2026 World Cup and after his retirement announcement.