Brazil to face South Korea with tribute to Pelé on their kit | OneFootball

Brazil will face South Korea this Friday at the World Cup Stadium in Seoul, with a tribute to Pelé on their uniform.

The CBF has decided to add a commemorative patch on the sleeve of the shirts to celebrate the 85th birthday of the King, which would have been on October 23.

Pelé passed away at the age of 82 on December 29, 2022, after battling colon cancer.

A three-time world champion, the only player to achieve this feat, Pelé was for over 50 years the top scorer in the history of the Brazilian National Team, with 77 goals in 92 matches, a record surpassed only by Neymar in 2023.

The legacy Pelé left in the world of football is priceless and, even nearly three years after his death, his achievements not only with the Brazilian National Team but also with Santos are still celebrated.

In addition to this Friday's match against South Korea, Brazil will face Japan in a friendly scheduled for next Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. (Brasília time) at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo.

The Brazilian National Team will have three more periods for preparatory friendlies ahead of the World Cup. In November, the Seleção will face African teams. Then, in March and June of 2026, the plan is to take on European opponents.

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