Neymar achieved a historic milestone by scoring a brace against Bolivia in Belém, Pará, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, making him the top goal-scorer in the history of Brazilian football. Neymar’s achievement surpasses the legendary Pele, who scored 77 goals for the national team.
With a new coach, Fernando Diniz, temporarily leading the team until the next Copa America, and Neymar’s return from European soccer and injury concerns, Brazilian fans were uncertain about their team’s performance. However, those doubts were quickly dispelled.
In the 17th minute, Neymar missed a penalty, which was expertly saved by goalkeeper Billy Viscarra. Nevertheless, Neymar’s dribbling skills kept the Bolivian defense on their toes throughout the match. He created an opportunity for Raphinha, who took a shot in the 24th minute. Although Viscarra made another save, Rodrygo was there to capitalize on the rebound from close range.
Neymar’s remarkableachievement in becoming Brazil’s all-time leading goal-scorer is a testament to his skill and impact on the national team, solidifying his legacy in Brazilian football histor
