Neymar tops Brazil's all-time scoring list before retiring after 2026 World Cup

Neymar is Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer, having ended his international career with 80 goals after the 2026 World Cup. The Santos forward, who had been sidelined by injuries for over two years, made a surprise return for the Selecao in the tournament and scored a penalty in the round of 16 against Norway, but Brazil fell short. Immediately after that match, he announced his retirement from the national team. With Neymar's departure, no active player appears among Brazil's top ten goalscorers. The next highest active marksman is Richarlison with 20 goals. Pele sits second with 77 strikes in 92 appearances, having won three World Cups. Ronaldo (62 goals) is third, and Romario (56) fourth. Zico (48), Bebeto (38), Rivaldo (35), Jairzinho and Ronaldinho (33 each), Ademir (32), and Tostao (32) complete the list. Neymar's 80-goal haul includes the penalty against Norway in the 2026 World Cup, his final contribution in the famous yellow jersey. Despite his record, he never won a major tournament with Brazil.