South Korea vs Brazil Friendly 2025: Match Preview

A blockbuster-friendly is on deck as South Korea hosts Brazil this evening at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Both teams are in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026, and for both teams, this match will be a valuable opportunity to test player, tactic and rhythm. 

South Korea Vs Brazil Match Details

Head-To-Head Record

Brazil had been the superior side in past encounters – winning 7 of 8 matches against South Korea. Their only win came in 1999.
Brazil and South Korea last played in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, when Brazil won with a score of 4-1.

South Korea: Confident And Compact

• Coming off 2-2 results against Mexico.
• Heung-min Son leads the way upfront being supported by Lee Kang-in and Kim Min-jae.
• Expect a disciplined defensive resilience and quick counter-attacks.
• Plus, Coach Hong Myung-bo will also be evaluating younger players in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Brazil: Hungry To Bounce Back

In their last match, Brazil was defeated by Bolivia, with a final score of 1-0.

• Coach Carlo Ancelotti called up Vinícius Jr., Rodrygo, and Éder Militão.
• Casemiro, as the captain of the team, will provide experience and leadership.
• Ancelotti also committed to unity as a team — for example, balanced attacking football.

Predicted Line-Ups

South Korea (4-2-3-1):
Kim Seung-gyu; Kim Tae-hwan, Kim Min-jae, Kwon Kyung-won, Lee Ki-je; Hwang In-beom, Jung Woo-young; Lee Kang-in, Son Heung-min (captain), Na Sang-ho; Cho Gue-sung.

Brazil (4-3-3):

Alisson; Danilo, Éder Militão, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro; Casemiro (C), Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá; Rodrygo, Richarlison, Vinícius Jr.

Tactical Overview

Expect Brazil to control possession, while South Korea looks for quick breaks and set-piece chances.

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📅 10 Oktober 2025

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Why This Match Matters

While this is merely a friendly, there is still great value to be gained from it for preparation for World Cup 2026. It gives both teams the opportunity to bring in new players, build chemistry, and assess progress against top-tier competition. Fans will also be treated to the possibility of seeing Son Heung-min and Vinícius Jr. — two of the most exciting wingers in the game today — on the same field.