What to expect from South Korea, Brazil’s opponents this Friday | OneFootball

Amid preparations for the 2026 World Cup, Brazil faces South Korea this Friday at 8 a.m. (Brasília time), at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, in Seoul. The friendly match marks the reunion of the teams after their clash in the round of 16 of the Qatar World Cup, when the Seleção won 4-1.

The South Korean team is experiencing a solid moment. Having qualified for the World Cup for the 11th consecutive time, they secured their spot by defeating Iraq 2-0. In the qualifiers, they recorded 16 unbeaten matches, with 11 wins and five draws—scoring 40 goals and conceding only eight.

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In the current cycle, there have been 36 matches, with 20 wins, 12 draws, and only four losses. Under the command of Hong Myung-bo, Korea is betting on an experienced and technical generation. The main name continues to be Heung-min Son, LAFC striker and Tottenham idol, with 136 matches and 53 goals for the national team.

The clash in Seoul will be the ninth between the teams. Brazil holds a wide advantage, with seven wins, one draw, and only one loss—which occurred in 1999. Since then, the Seleção has won the last five encounters, including the rout at the Qatar World Cup in 2022.

In 2025, the Koreans have accumulated five wins, three draws, and only one loss. In the last FIFA Date, in September, they beat the United States 2-0 and drew 2-2 with Mexico.

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