Overview

• South Korea lost 5-0 to Brazil in Seoul on Oct. 10, managing one shot on target as defensive problems were exposed.
• Carlo Ancelotti said Korea’s defensive spacing was stretched, and Brazil’s forwards repeatedly isolated the back line.
• Hong will rotate some players but retain the tactical framework, arguing flaws must be identified before the World Cup.
• Paraguay visit Seoul World Cup Stadium on Tuesday; ranked No. 37, they have beaten Brazil and Argentina once each in qualifiers.
• At No. 23 in FIFA’s rankings, Korea could slip from Pot 2 to Pot 3 for the 2026 World Cup draw with another October loss.