The 34-year-old came off the bench and scored a stoppage-time penalty, but it was not enough to prevent Brazil's elimination after Erling Haaland struck twice for Norway.
Speaking after the match, Neymar appeared to signal the end of his journey with the national team, saying his international story had come full circle.
The emotional forward broke down in tears after the final whistle and was comforted by teammates as Brazil's hopes of winning a sixth World Cup title came to an end.
Brazil's all-time leading scorer made his first international appearance at MetLife Stadium in 2010, and his latest outing at the same venue may prove to be his last in national team colours.
Neymar's inclusion in Brazil's World Cup squad had surprised many after a series of injury setbacks. The Santos forward missed the team's opening two group-stage matches before returning as a substitute in the victory over Scotland.
He also featured against Norway in what could be his final appearance for Brazil, bringing an international career spanning more than a decade to an emotional close.
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