Brazil eliminated by Croatia in penalty shootout at 2022 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:29 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup title ended in the quarterfinals after a penalty shootout loss to Croatia. The match, held during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, remained scoreless through regular time despite Brazil's Neymar scoring in extra time. However, Croatia equalized late, leading to penalties, where Brazil converted only two attempts. Brazil finished the tournament with three wins and one loss, placing seventh overall, continuing their trend of quarterfinal exits in consecutive World Cups.
- •Brazil started the tournament strong with three wins in the group stage.
- •Neymar equaled Pelé's scoring record for Brazil in the match against Croatia.
- •Brazil's defeat marked their second consecutive quarterfinal exit from the World Cup.
- •The team finished 7th overall in the tournament.
- 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Brazil at the World Cups: 2022, in seventh place
"Neymar battles for the ball against a Croatian player in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World CupCredits: Lucas Figueiredo / CBFThe Brazil National Team arrived at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar once agai...
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