The captain of the Brazilian football team, Neymar Jr., almost stole the important honor from the legendary football player Pele.

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In the qualifying match of the current FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Brazil defeated South Korea and reached the quarter-finals. 

In the pre-quarter final, Brazil beat South Korea 4-1. Vinny Junior, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas scored for Brazil, while Paik Seung scored South Korea's only goal.

After scoring against Korea, Neymar almost broke Pele's record for most goals scored by Brazil.

Legend Pele scored 77 goals in 91 games while playing for Brazil, while Neymar's tally has reached 76. 

Neymar is expected to equal or surpass Pele's record as Brazil's top scorer at the ongoing World Cup. you will receive.

Neymar may not be able to match Pele's World Cup record, but he will become Brazil's top scorer in the future. 

It should be noted that Pele, considered the greatest footballer in the world, is the only player in history to have won three World Cups in 1958, 1962 and 1970. Pele, who retired in 1977, is considered an asset to Brazil.