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BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Neymar lived up to the expectations of the World Cup host nation Monday, scoring two goals as Brazil routed Cameroon 4-1 to reach the knockout stage as the top team in Group A.

The 22-year-old forward netted twice in the first half, on either side of midfielder Joel Matip's goal for Cameroon in the 26th minute.

Fred and Fernandinho added second-half goals for Brazil, which will face South American rival Chile in the second round.

Neymar opened the scoring off a low cross by midfielder Luiz Gustavo in the 17th, deftly side-footing the ball home from close range, then restored the lead with a low right-foot strike from the top of the penalty area in the 35th after a pass by left back Marcelo.

"If I'm not mistakenthis is our best game yet," Neymar said. "Everyone deserves congratulations for their efforts until the end."

Brazil finished Group A with seven points after two wins and a draw. It ended with the same points as Mexico, but had a better goal difference.

Playing in its 100th World Cup match, Brazil needed at least a draw to advance. Elimination in the group stage would have been unthinkable for the five-time world champions playing at home. The only team to play in all 20 World Cups, Brazil has advanced to the second round in every tournament since 1970.

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MEXICO 3, CROATIA 1

RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — Mexico surged into the World Cup's knockout stage for a sixth straight time with an emphatic win over Croatia.

Rafael Marquez, Andres Guardado and Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez