The South American World Cup qualifiers have recently concluded, shifting attention to preparations for the 2026 World Cup. As part of their build-up, five-time world champions Brazil kicked off their Asian tour with a commanding 5–0 win over South Korea. Coach Carlo Ancelotti had demanded a strong performance, and his team delivered emphatically.
Brazil took an early lead in the 13th minute when rising star Estevão intercepted a pass inside the box and calmly finished past the Korean goalkeeper. Although Casemiro scored shortly afterward with a header, the goal was ruled offside. The score remained 1–0 until just before halftime.
Brazil 5–0 South Korea
In the 40th minute, Brazil doubled their lead with a beautiful team move. Estevão’s attack from the right reached Vinícius Júnior on the left, who then passed to Rodrygo. After a quick exchange with Casemiro, Rodrygo curled a precise shot into the corner to make it 2–0.
The second half saw Brazil dominate completely. Within two minutes, Estevão scored his second goal by capitalizing on a defensive error, followed by Rodrygo’s low finish assisted by Vinícius two minutes later.
Vinícius Júnior completed the scoring in the 77th minute after a smart long pass from Matheus Cunha. Breaking through on a counterattack, Vinícius rounded the goalkeeper and slotted home fifth goal, sealing a commanding victory and a confident start to their 2026 World Cup campaign.