Superstar Neymar gave the Brazilian national team a dream start to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico and was also crowned the new record goalscorer. The “Selecao” beat Bolivia 5-1 in their first qualifying game on Friday in Belem.
Rodrygo (24th, 53rd), Raphinha (47th) and Neymar (61st, 93rd) scored for the hosts. With his 78th and 79th goals for the “Selecao”, Neymar overtook Brazilian football legend Pele as the top scorer for the Brazilian national team at the Estadio Olimpico do Para. The 31-year-old celebrated his goals with a jump and a punch in the air, which Pele, who died at the end of last year, was also famous for.
Victor Abrego scored for the guests from Bolivia in the 78th minute. Five-time world champions Brazil will face the Peru national team in their second qualifying game in Lima on Tuesday.
