World Cup 2022: Neymar equals Pele's 'official' Brazil scoring record
Neymar equals Pele's 'official' Brazil goal record
Dec 09, 2022 by BBC News - Home
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- Day-by-day TV listings - Full coverage details Neymar has equalled Brazil legend Pele's 'official' goalscoring record of 77 for the men's national team with his goal against Croatia at the World Cup.
- However, his side lost 4-2 on penalties, with Neymar not taking one as Brazil missed two of their four spot-kicks, after Bruno Petkovic equalised with Croatia's first shot on target in the 116th minute.
- Eight of his goals have come in World Cups - four in 2014, two in 2018 and two so far in this tournament in Qatar - with another five coming in the Copa America.
- Fifa World Cup: Schedule and route to the final * World Cup TV coverage guide Brazil men's top goalscorersPlayerGamesGoalsPele9277Neymar12477Ronaldo9962Romario7155Zico7148 Get the latest results and goal notifications for any team at the Fifa World Cup by downloading the BBC Sport app: Appleexternal-link - Androidexternal-link - Amazonexternal-link Get your daily dose of Fifa World Cup reaction, debate & analysis with World Cup Daily on BBC Sounds
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