BRAZIL has long been the most successful team in World Cup history, having won five editions of the tournament, one more than both Germany and Italy.

But following Brazil’s 2-0 knockout win over Mexico on Monday, Brazil has now also moved above Germany in the all-time goals scored column at the World Cup.

Brazil arrived in Russia with 221 total goals in its World Cup history. Defending champion Germany arrived with 224 total. Germany ultimately crashed out in the group stage, but the two goals it scored in the one match it won, against Sweden, brought its all-time tally to 226. Prior to Monday, Brazil had scored five goals at the 2018 World Cup, so when the match against Mexico kicked off, Brazil was even with Germany.

The Brazilians took the lead in the all-time World Cup goals tally when Neymar tapped in a cross from Willian to put the Selecao ahead in the 51st minute.

It left Germany further in the dust 37 minutes later, when Roberto Firmino pounced on a deflected shot from Neymar to kill off hopes of a Mexican comeback just two minutes before full time. (SD-Agencies)