Brazil bowed out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition with a loss in the quarter-finals versus Croatia. Leading 1-0 before the end of the final extra time, it looked like the Neymar-starrer would edge past the 2018 runners-up but a shocking twist in the tale awaited them. Croatia levelled the scores before emerging on top in the penalty shootout, by a 4-2 margin. Thus, hopes of many Brazilian fans ended with a shocking result after many expected them to go the distance and return with the coveted title in the mega event in Qatar.
Five-time champions Brazil kick off the quarterfinals against surprise 2018 runners-up Croatia, with Neymar fit and firing again after an ankle injury he suffered in the opening game.
Brazil hit top gear with Neymar back in the line-up to brush aside South Korea 4-1 on Monday and ease into the quarterfinals of the World Cup where they will face Croatia.
Brazil are second on the list with a transfer value of 1.45 billion euros. Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. was their most valuable player at 200 million euros.
The 2022 World Cup gets underway on Sunday in Qatar, with France hoping to become the first team to successfully defend the title since Brazil 60 years ago. These are six of the world's best players who will be competing in the tournament: