Brazil knocked out despite Neymar Jr record

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Paris Saint-Germain duo Neymar Jr and Marquinhos were part of the Brazil squad knocked out of the World Cup by Croatia on penalties on Friday.

Both players started the game, and our number 10 netted his 77th international goal, pulling him level with Pele at the top of the Seleção's all-time scoring chart.

In the semi-finals, the Croats will meet the winner of Friday's late kick-off between the Netherlands and the Argentina of Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi.

CROATIA - BRAZIL : 1-1 a.e.t., 4-2 pens.
2022 FIFA World Cup - Quarter-final
Education City Stadium (Al-Rayyan)
Goals: Petkovic (117'); Neymar Jr (105+1') 
CROATIA: Livakovic - Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa (Budimir, 110') - Brozovic (Orsic, 114'), Kovacic (Majer, 106'), Modric (c) - Pasalic (Vlasic, 72'), Perisic - Kramaric (Petkovic, 72').
Coach: Zlatko Dalic.
BRAZIL: Alisson - Eder Militão (Alex Sandro, 106'), Marquinhos, T. Silva (c), Danilo - Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta (Fred, 106'), Neymar Jr - Raphinha (Antony, 56'), Vinicius Jr (Rodrygo, 64') - Richarlison (Pedro, 84'). Coach: Tite.

BRAZIL'S ALL-TIME LEADING SCORERS

1. Neymar Jr, Pelé : 77
3. Ronaldo : 62
4. Romario : 55
5. Zico : 48
6. Bebeto : 40
7. Jairzinho, Rivaldo : 35
9. Ronaldinho : 33
10. Ademir, Tostão : 32