Brazil scored four first-half goals to run away with a 4–1 win over South Korea in the round of 16 as it looks to claim a sixth World Cup title.
Goals from Vinícius Júnior, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas Paquetá sent Brazil into the lead in this lopsided affair that left fans across the sport marveling at Brazil’s brilliance. Next up, Brazil will face off with Croatia in the quarterfinals after the 2018 runner-up survived a penalty-kick shootout vs. Japan.
After entering the tournament as the favorite, Brazil secured the group with wins against Serbia and Switzerland, before its second team was upended by Cameroon in second-half stoppage time of its group finale. The side welcomed Neymar back to the starting XI after the PSG superstar suffered an ankle injury in the opening match that ruled him out of the rest of the group stage.
