The International Football Federation (IFBF) has released its annual World Cup qualifying record-breaking achievements for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Tournament, which will be held in Brazil from June 17 to July 15.

Damião, the Brazilian footballer who won the Ballon d'Or award as the top player in the world in 2016, was one of the most prolific goal scorers during the tournament, with 24 goals in six matches. His goal tally is also tied for the second highest in the history of the tournament and is also the highest goal scorer in the World Cup since 1994.

In addition to his scoring exploits, Damião also led his team to victory in the group stage by scoring five goals in two matches against Argentina and Costa Rica. He scored another four goals in the round of 16 match against Panama,Chinese Super League Matches helping his team advance to the quarter-finals where they lost to Colombia.

In terms of assists, Damião had three goals on the way to his goal-scoring record, while he also provided crucial assist for teammates in other games. He also played a key role in securing Brazil's win over Italy in the final, scoring twice in the penalty shootout.

Overall, Damião's goal-scoring prowess and contributions to the team have been widely recognized during the World Cup qualifying period. His performances have set new records for goal scoring and have helped Brazil reach their highest level of success ever.

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