South Korea vs Brazil Predicted Lineups Team News and Match Details as Vini Jr Returns for Ancelotti Showdown
Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil to Challenge South Korea and Japan in October Friendlies
Under the leadership of Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil is set to face South Korea and Japan during the October international break, commencing with a clash against South Korea on October 10. With both teams having secured their spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter. Brazil, under Ancelotti’s guidance, finished fifth in the final CONMEBOL rankings, marking a career change for the Italian as he moved from club management to his current national team role after his tenure with Real Madrid ended in June.
Brazil’s Preparations for 2026 World Cup
In the coming months, Ancelotti will focus on refining his squad as he aims to lead Brazil to their first World Cup title since 2002. Despite injury challenges, the Brazilian squad has been boosted by the return of Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes, and Eder Militao, who were given a break in September following the Club World Cup. However, the team faces setbacks with the absence of key players such as Alisson, Ederson, and Marquinhos due to injuries. Neymar Jr also remains sidelined as fitness issues threaten his World Cup ambitions.
South Korea’s Stellar Resilience
South Korea enters the friendlies with impressive momentum, having topped Group B in AFC qualifying with an unbeaten 10-game streak under coach Hong Myung-bo. The squad, filled with talent like Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae, PSG’s Lee Kang-in, and captain Son Heung-min, who travels from Los Angeles, will also face Paraguay after the match against Brazil. Hong’s lineup demonstrates a robust balance of skill and experience, setting the stage for competitive international encounters.
Predicted Lineups for the South Korea vs Brazil Clash
- South Korea (5-4-1, right to left):
- GK: Kim Seung-gyu
- Defenders: Kim Moon-hwan, Lee Han-beom, Kim Min-jae, Lee Tae-seok, Lee Myung-jae
- Midfielders: Lee Kang-in, Hwang In-beom, Castrop, Son Heung-min
- Forward: Hwang Hee-chan
- Brazil (4-2-4, right to left):
- GK: Bento
- Defenders: Vitinho, Militao, Gabriel, Santos
- Midfielders: Guimaraes, Casemiro
- Forwards: Estevao, Rodrygo, Cunha, Vini Jr.
Key Players in South Korea and Brazil Roster
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The match is scheduled for October 10, 2025, at 8 p.m. local time at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, with South Korea hosting Brazil in what promises to be an exciting encounter. The Brazilian squad, which includes 12 Premier League players, highlights the international flair and depth Ancelotti brings to the field. Fans are eager to see how these two football powerhouses will perform as they gear up for the approaching World Cup.
