The Latest Breaking News from Pelé

The former Argentina striker talks to Sid Lowe about his World Cup triumphs and heartbreaks, and the current side’s chances against the Netherlands

The 2022 World Cup's Round of 16 took place this past week, with the top half of competing countries now reduced to eight teams.

It was the same old Neymar out there, looking fit and scoring a goal to move closer to Pelé’s all-time record and lead Brazil into the World Cup quarterfinals. Neymar returned from injury and converted a first-half penalty in Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea in the round of 16…

The Brazil striker, who scored on his return to the side in 4-1 win over South Korea, carried a banner paying respect to Pelé at full time

O Rei was hopefully gazing from his hospital bed as Brazil put on a masterclass akin to the famous teams of the past

The Seleção spirit was all over Brazil’s 4–1 rout of South Korea, which sealed a quarterfinal berth in dazzling fashion—but Croatia may not be so forgiving.

Brazilian soccer great Pelé says he will be cheering for the country's national team in its World Cup game against South Korea from the hospital

The image of a young Pelé celebrating goals and lifting trophies with Brazil’s national team appeared brightly on the shirts, flags and banners of Brazilian fans gathering before the Seleçao’s World Cup match against South Korea

Private autopsy says Kevin Desir’s death after struggle was homicide, undermining official investigation