He has also captained his country and represented the Selecao over 100 times, but has he ever won the FIFA World Cup?
The Sporting News examines Neymar’s World Cup performance and his accomplishments for the Brazilian team.
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In a penalty shootout, Croatia eliminated the Selecao from the Qatar tournament after Neymar, despite being Brazil’s standout player and Brazil being a dominant force in international football, has not yet achieved a World Cup victory in his career, and he will not have the opportunity to do so in 2022.
In 2014, he was excluded from that match, which transformed into a 7-1 embarrassment against Germany in one of the most extraordinary World Cup moments in history, but he was also a member of the Brazil team that made it to the semifinals at their home World Cup.
He will have to wait until 2026 for another opportunity to win the ultimate reward of the games.
In the 2014 version, the squad made it to the semi-finals and secured a 4th place finish, netting 5 goals. In the 2018 edition, they advanced to the quarterfinals and once again scored 5 goals. Concerning the upcoming 2022 edition, they have made it to the quarterfinals and have scored 3 goals up until now.
Trophies won by Neymar with the Brazilian national team
Surprisingly, despite his illustrious career, Neymar has only achieved one championship with the Brazil national team, which was the 2013 Confederations Cup.
He was part of the squad that finished as runners-up in the Copa America 2021, representing Argentina in America. Additionally, he also won a gold Olympic medal in football, despite being associated with the Under-23’s team.
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Neymar’s Record-Breaking Goal Scoring for Brazil
Neymar has currently netted 77 goals for his nation, positioning him second on the all-time goal scorers ranking.
The incredible solo goal in the quarterfinal against Croatia, which went all the way to penalties, was remarkable.
He has now equaled the overall Brazil goal record, currently held by the iconic Pele.
Given Neymar’s impressive track record of scoring goals and his significant role as a key player for his country in the World Cup, it is highly likely that he could surpass the longstanding goalscoring record at the Qatar World Cup.
🇧🇷 Can he cement his place amongst the greats? 🏆 @neymarjr looks to join the list of legendary Brazilians who have lifted the #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/D3caXSAc9E — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 8, 2022
Is this Neymar’s final World Cup?
It appears uncertain, but Neymar could potentially still be participating sufficiently to compete in a fourth World Cup in 2026, and he took part in his third in Qatar.
Neymar, being aware of the recent seasons’ increased injuries and his age of 30, would join a select group of players who have achieved that prospect, with no guarantee.
Additionally, Neymar recently caused a stir by hinting that this could be his last World Cup, guaranteeing that I cannot play another one.
😢 Neymar said last year that this #FIFAWorldCup would be his last. His career record at the tournament: ⦿ 2014: Injured before semi-final exit. ⦿ 2018: Quarter-final exit. ⦿ 2022: Quarter-final exit. pic.twitter.com/pu1RtrLeJb