Neymar Jr: List of all 8 goals in FIFA World Cup history

Neymar Jr has scored eight World Cup goals across three editions.

The Brazil national football team, entering the tournament as the most successful nation in World Cup history, enjoyed an exceptional group stage run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Placed in Group C, the South American giants efficiently used their immense experience, securing the top spot with seven points from two victories and a draw.

Brazil are now set to play against the Group F runners-up, Japan, in a highly anticipated Round of 32 clash, with the dreams of a title at an all-time high.

The team’s attack will be led under the guidance of Neymar Jr, who is widely recognised as one of the most creative and iconic players in modern football. He is known for his unbelievable technical flair, elite vision, and a lethal eye for goal. Neymar has anchored the national team’s attack across three different World Cups, with the player entering his fourth tournament as the nation’s all-time leading goalscorer.

He missed the first two group stage fixtures after being sidelined with a calf injury. Neymar Jr made a much-celebrated return in Brazil’s last group matchup against Scotland. Under Carlo Ancelotti, Neymar Jr will undoubtedly be the creative outlet for a heavily attacking Brazilian side.

Neymar Jr: All World Cup Goals

2014 FIFA World Cup – Brazil

Goal 1 and 2: Brazil 3-1 Croatia

Neymar Jr scored his first career World Cup goal on home soil during the 2014 World Cup opener against Croatia. With Brazil being forced to make a comeback after an early setback, Neymar drove forward through the centre in the 29th minute before striking a brilliant, low, left-footed effort from distance. that struck the base of the post before finding its way into the net.

In the last stages of the match, Brazil were awarded a penalty in the 71st minute after a foul on Fred. Neymar stepped up to the spot, scoring brilliantly to guide Brazil to an excellent start.

Goal 3 and 4: Brazil 4-1 Cameroon

He concluded Brazil’s final group stage in great form, scoring a first-half brace against Cameroon. His first goal came in the 17th minute, after Luiz Gustavo delivered an accurate low cross into the box, allowing Neymar to strike a first-time volley into the bottom corner.

In the 35th minute, Marcelo passed by a forward pass to Neymar on the left flank. He cut sharply inside onto his right foot, dribbling past two defenders before sending a low drive, ultimately guiding Brazil to a 4-1 victory.

2018 FIFA World Cup – Russia

Goal 5: Brazil 2-0 Costa Rica

Neymar opened his tally for the 2018 campaign during their Group E clash against Costa Rica. With the game deep into injury time and Brazil hanging on to a narrow one-goal margin, Douglas Costa broke free on a rapid counter-attack in the 97th minute. He served a selfless pass to Neymar in front of the goal, who easily volleyed the ball into the top of the net.

Goal 6: Brazil 2-0 Mexico

His next goal came in the Round of 16 against a highly competitive Mexican side. In the 51st minute, Neymar started an attacking move, driving along the edge of the area before releasing a pass into Willian with a backheel. Willian drove deep into the box before delivering a dangerous low cross to the centre, which Neymar connected perfectly at the back post to break the deadlock.

2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar

Goal 7: Brazil 4-1 South Korea

Neymar, who missed the final two group stage fixtures, returned to score his first goal of the tournament in Brazil’s Round of 16 clash against South Korea. In the 13th minute, Richarlison was brought down in the penalty area, winning a penalty. Neymar comfortably guided the ball into the bottom right corner past the South Korean goalkeeper.

Goal 8: Brazil 1-1 Croatia

Neymar scored arguably one of the best individual goals of his illustrious career during a gruelling quarter-final clash against Croatia. Deep into extra time in the 105+1st minute, Neymar collected the ball in midfield and, before playing two successive, one-two passes with Rodrygo and Lucas Paquetá, which completely opened up Croatia’s organized backline.

He moved into the box, getting past the advancing goalkeeper to find the roof of the net from a tight angle, scoring his 77th career goal for Brazil, equaling Pelé’s all-time scoring record for the nation. However, his efforts were in vain, as Brazil were ultimately eliminated in penalties.

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