2022 World Cup: Neymar ties Pelé's all-time record with Brazil at World Cup

In the 2022 World Cup, Neymar has levelled legendary striker Pele as the all-time male top scorer for their country with 77 goals.

Neymar knew that as he was on 75 international goals for Brazil, two goals would equal Pele and three would see him past him out right.

After missing two games in the group stages due to injury Neymar returned in the last 16 as Brazil thrashed South Korea 4-1, with Neymar scoring once.

NEYMAR IN EXTRA TIME WHEN BRAZIL NEED HIM.

HE EQUALS PELÉ AS BRAZIL'S ALL-TIME MEN'S TOP SCORER (77) 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/wZPCKgbdYk

— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 9, 2022

And now he has his 77th goal, coming against Croatia during the quarter-final match at the 2022 World Cup.

The PSG forward has speculated that this will most likely be his last World Cup, even though he will be only 34 when the 2026 World Cup in America, Mexico and Canada rolls around.

Pele is currently in hospital in Brazil recovering from a respiratory infection, he has said he is doing well and is enjoying watching Brazil at the 2022 World Cup.

Meanwhile, 30-year-old Neymar was making his 124th appearance for Brazil when he scored in their Qatar World Cup quarter-final against Croatia on Friday (9 December).

CRAQUE. ÍDOLO. NEYMAR. 🇧🇷🔥 pic.twitter.com/1qZLZiuvOs

— Copa do Mundo FIFA 🏆 (@fifaworldcup_pt) December 9, 2022

The winger finished off a slick move by rounding Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic and slamming a shot high into the net in extra time to make it 1-0.

Marta, meanwhile, is Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer with 115 goals in 171 appearances for the nation's women's team.

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