Brazilian football sensation Neymar is on the brink of history, needing just one more goal to surpass the legendary Pele as Brazil's all-time leading scorer, reported by GOAL. Currently tied at 77 goals each for their country, Neymar's record-breaking moment could come in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia.

The 31-year-old forward, now playing for Al-Hilal, has the opportunity to etch his name in the annals of Brazilian football history. However, Neymar remains humble and reflective about the impending milestone. He commented, “It is hard to know what that record means, but it does mean a lot. No-one ever thought about overcoming that. It is something I will respond after it is done.”

Neymar's international journey began in 2010, and over the years, he has become one of the most prominent figures in Brazilian soccer. His last appearance for Brazil was in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final against Croatia, where Brazil suffered a penalty shootout defeat. Following that match, Neymar hinted that he might consider retiring from international football after reaching 124 caps.

However, the support and encouragement of family and friends convinced him otherwise. Neymar expressed his newfound motivation, saying, “After a lot of pressure from family and friends [to return to the national team] you start giving value to everything you did. When you are with your people, your family, they put you in your place and make you see it is worth to continue being happy by wearing Brazil's shirt.”

It's important to note that there is some controversy surrounding Pele's official goal tally for Brazil. While Neymar is about to surpass the official record of 77 goals, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has alternative records that claim Pele scored 95 goals for the national team when accounting for all his international appearances.

Regardless of the specific numbers, Neymar's journey to becoming Brazil's all-time leading scorer is a remarkable achievement and a testament to his extraordinary talent and dedication to the sport. Football fans around the world eagerly await the historic moment when Neymar secures his place in Brazilian football history.