SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) - South Korea is set to face Brazil in a friendly match in Seoul on Friday night. Led by Hong Myung-bo, the South Korean national team, ranked 23rd in the latest FIFA rankings, will take on the sixth-ranked team at 8:00 p.m. at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
Past statistics show that South Korea has struggled against the South American powerhouse, winning just once in eight encounters. Their most recent match ended in a 4-1 defeat in the round of 16 at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Friday's match would be momentous s captain Son Heung-min could set a new record for the most international appearances by a South Korean player, surpassing the current record of 136 matches held jointly by former players and coaches Cha Bum-kun and Hong Myung-bo.
At a press conference the previous day, Son expressed gratitude for his 15-year career with the national team, saying, "It's an honor to stand alongside legends like Hong and Cha. Facing Brazil on the field would be a joy."
Hong praised Son's dedication, saying, "Son has consistently performed at his best despite a demanding schedule in Europe. I hope he breaks all my records."
The match will be broadcast on TV Chosun, tvN, and Coupang Play.
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