South Korea vs. Brazil live score: International friendly highlights, stats, result as Selecao start World Cup prep

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• South Korea vs. Brazil live score
• Lineups, team news and full rosters for October internationals
• South Korea vs. Brazil head to head record
• Where to watch the match

Brazil face South Korea on Friday in their first of two international friendlies this month.

The Selecao came through a troubled World Cup qualifying period to finish fifth in the CONMEBOL standings and secure a place at next year's finals. Now, it's all about Carlo Ancelotti preparing for the event.

The Italian, in his first spell as head coach of a national team, will attempt to get his all-star forward line firing against Hong Myung-bo's side before they meet Japan next week.

South Korea topped Group B in AFC qualifying with an unbeaten 10-game campaign, so this will be a stern test for a Brazil side still adjusting to Ancelotti's methods.

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South Korea vs. Brazil live score

Projected lineups:

South Korea (5-4-1, right to left): Kim Seung-gyu (GK) — Kim Moon-hwan, Lee Han-beom, Kim Min-jae, Lee Tae-seok, Lee Myung-jae — Lee Kang-in, Hwang In-beom, Castrop, Son Heung-min — Hwang Hee-chan

Brazil (4-2-4, right to left): Bento (GK) — Vitinho, Militao, Gabriel, Santos — Guimaraes, Casemiro — Estevao, Rodrygo, Cunha, Vinicius Jr.

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South Korea vs. Brazil kick off time

This match kicks off at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea at 8 p.m. local time on Friday, October 10.

Here is how that time translates across some of the major territories:

South Korea vs. Brazil lineups, team news

Hong has named a strong squad for this window with South Korea also taking on Paraguay after facing Brazil.

His three most eye-catching names are all included with Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae named alongside PSG's Lee Kang-in, despite the centre-back having struggled with injury concerns of late.

Captain Son Heung-min will make the long trip from Los Angeles.

South Korea predicted lineup (5-4-1, right to left): Kim Seung-gyu (GK) — Kim Moon-hwan, Lee Han-beom, Kim Min-jae, Lee Tae-seok, Lee Myung-jae — Lee Kang-in, Hwang In-beom, Castrop, Son Heung-min — Hwang Hee-chan

South Korea subs: Song Bum-keun, Jo Hyeon-woo, Kim Joo-sung, Kim Ji-soo, Park Jin-seop, Seol Young-woo, Jeong Sang-bin, Jo Yu-min, Kim Jin-gyu, Baek Seung-ho, Um Ji-sung, Won Du-jae, Lee Dong-gyeong, Lee Jae-sung, Oh Hyun-kyu

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The big news from Ancelotti is the recall of Real Madrid trio Vinicus Junior, Rodrygo Goes and Eder Militao after being omitted for September's games. All three were granted a break after competing in the Club World Cup.

Ancelotti's wider squad has been hit by several injury problems, though.

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Goalkeeper pair Alisson and Ederson are out alongside captain Marquinhos and Barcelona winger Raphinha.

Neymar Jr is once again not involved due to fitness concerns as the clock ticks down on his World Cup dream. The Premier League is well represented with 12 players in Ancelotti's panel including Gabriel Magalhaes, Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes.

Brazil predicted lineup (4-2-4, right to left): Bento (GK) — Vitinho, Militao, Gabriel, Santos — Guimaraes, Casemiro — Estevao, Rodrygo, Cunha, Vinicius Jr.

Brazil subs: John Victor, Hugo Souza, Vanderson, Lucas Beraldo, Fabricio Bruno, Caio Henrique, Carlos Augusto, Paulo Henrique, Lucas Paqueta, Andre, Joao Gomes, Joelinton, Richarlison, Gabriel Martinelli, Luiz Henrique, Igor Thiago

South Korea vs. Brazil stats, head to head

These teams have met eight times since their first game in August 1995. Brazil have won all but one (a friendly back in March 1999).

The last meeting came at the 2022 World Cup, when the Selecao won 4-1.

South Korea vs. Brazil live stream, TV channel

This match is not available to watch on TV, but bet365 are providing a live stream.