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FIFA World Cup 2022: High-on-spirit Brazil look to make semis

What could spell more bad news for Croatia is the fact that Neymar is also approaching a massive record. He has currently netted 76 goals for his country—including one in their Round-of-16 win over South Korea—which is just one shy of legendary Brazilian Pele’s tally of 77

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Brazil star striker Neymar

Brazil star striker Neymar

Brazil and their mercurial striker Neymar will look to extend their impressive World Cup run with a win over Croatia in the quarter-finals at the Education City Stadium on Friday. 

The two teams have met four times before with a draw followed by three victories for the men from Sambaland. Notably, Neymar scored twice on his World Cup debut when they met in 2014 where Brazil won 3-1. What could spell more bad news for Croatia is the fact that Neymar is also approaching a massive record. He has currently netted 76 goals for his country—including one in their Round-of-16 win over South Korea—which is just one shy of legendary Brazilian Pele’s tally of 77. 

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