Brazil dismantled South Korea 4-1 in the 2022 World Cup Round of 16 with goals from Vinícius Júnior, Neymar, Richarlison, and Lucas Paquetá. But that’s just one chapter in a rivalry spanning decades, including friendly matches, women’s competitions, and one memorable South Korean upset in 1999.

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2022 World Cup Result: Brazil 4-1 South Korea ·
World Cup Record: 1 meeting, 1 Brazilian win ·
All-Time H2H: Brazil 6 wins, South Korea 1 win, 0 draws ·
Latest Match: South Korea 0-5 Brazil (October 2025)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • Brazil beat South Korea 4-1 in the 2022 World Cup Round of 16 on December 5 (ESPN match report)
  • Vinícius Júnior opened scoring in the 7th minute, Neymar added a penalty at 13′, Richarlison at 29′, and Lucas Paquetá at 36′ (ESPN match report)
  • South Korea has never won a World Cup match against Brazil (The Soccer World Cups database)
2What’s unclear
  • Total head-to-head match count varies by source—some cite 9, others 10 or more
  • Exact goal totals for some historical friendly matches not consistently recorded across databases
  • Whether the October 2025 friendly was a standalone fixture or part of a larger competition
3Timeline signal
  • 1979: First recorded encounter (President’s Cup)—Brazil 2-1 South Korea
  • March 28, 1999: South Korea’s only win—1-0 with Kim Do-Hoon’s 90th-minute winner
  • December 5, 2022: World Cup Round of 16—Brazil 4-1 South Korea
  • October 10, 2025: Most recent friendly—Brazil 5-0 South Korea
4What’s next
  • Both nations continue building toward future World Cup cycles with younger squads
  • Brazil has won 7 of the last 8 encounters since that 1999 upset
  • Friendly fixtures likely continue as both teams schedule high-profile internationals
Fact Value Source
Most Recent Result Brazil 5-0 South Korea (October 2025 friendly) National Football Teams records
2022 World Cup Score 4-1 Brazil win ESPN official match report
All-Time H2H (pre-2025) Brazil 6 wins, South Korea 1 win, 0 draws Sports Mole historical data
South Korea’s Only Win March 28, 1999—1-0 friendly Sports Mole historical data
World Cup Meetings 1 (Brazil’s only appearance vs South Korea in men’s tournament) The Soccer World Cups database
Brazil Unbeaten Streak 7 consecutive matches since 1999 loss 11v11 verified records

Who Scored Goals for Brazil vs South Korea?

The 2022 World Cup match delivered Brazil’s most prolific goal tally against South Korea. Vinícius Júnior opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a composed finish, and Neymar doubled the lead from the penalty spot at 13′ just six minutes later. Richarlison made it 3-0 before halftime at the 29-minute mark, and Lucas Paquetá completed the scoring at 36′. South Korea’s consolation came from Paik Seung-Ho at 76′, described in match reports as a “laser beam from outside the box.”

The 2025 friendly added to Brazil’s dominance with a 5-0 victory, though detailed goal scorer information for that match remains limited in the sources reviewed.

2022 World Cup Scorers

  • Vinícius Júnior—7th minute
  • Neymar—13th minute (penalty)
  • Richarlison—29th minute
  • Lucas Paquetá—36th minute
  • Paik Seung-Ho (South Korea)—76th minute

All four Brazilian goals came within a 29-minute spell, suggesting South Korea struggled to contain Brazil’s attacking transitions early in the match.

Recent Friendly Goals

According to match records, Brazil won a friendly 5-1 on June 2, 2022, with Neymar scoring twice alongside goals from Richarlison, Philippe Coutinho, and Gabriel Jesus. The October 2025 friendly reportedly ended 5-0 to Brazil, though complete goal-scoring details for that match are still being compiled across verification sources.

Bottom line: Brazil has scored 4 or more goals in three of their last four matches against South Korea. For South Korean defenders, containing Neymar, Vinícius Júnior, and emerging talents requires near-perfect positioning—and even that hasn’t been enough lately.

What is Brazil’s Biggest Loss?

Brazil’s heaviest recorded defeat came in the 2014 World Cup semifinal against Germany, where they lost 7-1 at the Estadio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte. That loss remains the most infamous result in Brazilian football history and occurred during a tournament hosted by Brazil itself. The match stands apart from any result against South Korea, which has never beaten Brazil in a World Cup.

2014 World Cup Defeat

On July 8, 2014, Brazil conceded five goals in the first half alone against Germany. The result devastated a nation hosting its first World Cup since 1950 and fundamentally changed how Brazil approached future tournaments.

Record Losses Overview

According to verified records, Brazil’s record against South Korea shows six wins for Brazil compared to one win for South Korea, with zero draws across all recorded men’s matches before 2025. The largest margin in Brazil’s favor against South Korea came in the 2025 friendly (5-0) and the 2022 friendly (5-1).

What distinguishes the Germany loss from any potential outcome against South Korea is that Brazil’s total goals conceded against Germany far exceeded anything South Korea has managed. Brazil’s defense against South Korea, while occasionally porous (allowing 1 goal in 2022), has never capitulated in the way it did against Germany in 2014.

Why this matters

For Brazilian fans, the 7-1 loss to Germany remains a wound that hasn’t fully healed. But for South Korea, the question isn’t about causing Brazil pain—it’s whether they can close the gap. Their only win came 26 years ago in a friendly, and recent results suggest the distance has grown, not shrunk.

Brazil vs South Korea Results

Across all recorded men’s matches between these two nations, Brazil has dominated with six wins, while South Korea secured just one victory—the famous 1-0 friendly win in March 1999. No draws have been recorded in any of their head-to-head encounters.

The comparison table below summarizes each country’s performance in different competition contexts.

Competition Type Brazil Wins South Korea Wins Draws Source
World Cup (Men’s) 1 0 0 The Soccer World Cups database
Friendly Matches 6+ 1 0 11v11 match records
Women’s World Cup 3 0 0 WorldFootball.net women’s records
All Competitions (Men’s est.) 7 1 0 Sports Mole historical data

The pattern is clear: Brazil consistently creates high-quality chances against South Korea’s defense, converting at a rate that has produced multiple multi-goal victories in recent years.

All-Time H2H

Brazil has maintained a commanding record across friendly matches dating back to the late 1970s. According to National Football Teams’ records, the first official encounter occurred at the 1979 President’s Cup, where Brazil won 2-1. Subsequent victories followed in 1995 (1-0), 2002 (3-2), 2013, 2019, and 2022, with only the 1999 friendly disrupting an otherwise unbroken winning streak.

Recent Matches

The most recent verified encounter occurred on October 10, 2025, with Brazil winning 5-0 in a friendly match. This result extends Brazil’s unbeaten run to seven matches since that 1999 loss.

The implication: South Korea faces an uphill battle whenever they face Brazil. Their sole win came in 1999, and nearly three decades of subsequent matches have produced nothing but frustration.

The catch

South Korea reached the 2022 World Cup Round of 16 by beating Portugal 2-1—a significant achievement—only to face Brazil immediately after. Had they faced a less formidable opponent, their tournament story might have extended further.

Brazil vs South Korea World Cup

The only World Cup meeting between Brazil and South Korea occurred on December 5, 2022, at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar. Brazil won 4-1 in the Round of 16, with the match attended by 43,847 spectators and refereed by Clément Turpin of France.

2022 Knockout Stage

Brazil topped Group G despite a surprise 1-0 loss to Cameroon in their final group match. South Korea qualified for the Round of 16 by defeating Portugal 2-1 in their final group game—a result that set up the meeting with Brazil.

Match Summary

Brazil dominated from the opening whistle. Vinícius Júnior scored in the 7th minute, and Neymar added a penalty in the 13th minute. Richarlison made it 3-0 in the 29th minute, and Lucas Paquetá completed the first-half scoring at 36′. South Korea’s goal came from Paik Seung-Ho in the 76th minute, described in match coverage as a “laser beam from outside the box.”

Brazil advanced to the quarterfinals with this victory, maintaining their status as one of the tournament’s most formidable attacking teams. South Korea’s campaign ended at that stage.

What this means: South Korea proved capable of competing with top-tier European teams but found Brazil’s firepower overwhelming in a knockout context. Their qualification over Portugal showed promise, but the draw placed them against the wrong opponent at the wrong time.

The upshot

For South Korea, the 2022 World Cup exposed a fundamental gap: they can beat Portugal, Switzerland, and Germany (historically), but Brazil operates on a different level. Until their midfield and defense can consistently neutralize world-class attacking talent, similar results will likely recur.

Brazil vs South Korea Head-to-Head

Across all recorded encounters, Brazil holds a commanding advantage with seven wins compared to South Korea’s single victory. The match history spans over four decades, starting with a 1979 President’s Cup encounter and continuing through the October 2025 friendly.

Date Competition Result Brazil Scorers Source
September 21, 1979 President’s Cup South Korea 1-2 Brazil Not fully recorded 11v11 match records
August 12, 1995 Friendly Brazil 1-0 South Korea Not fully recorded National Football Teams records
March 28, 1999 Friendly South Korea 1-0 Brazil Kim Do-Hoon (90′) Sports Mole historical data
November 20, 2002 Friendly South Korea 2-3 Brazil Not fully recorded National Football Teams records
June 2, 2022 Friendly South Korea 1-5 Brazil Neymar (2), Richarlison, Coutinho, Jesus Sports Mole historical data
December 5, 2022 World Cup Brazil 4-1 South Korea Vinícius Júnior (7′), Neymar (13′ pen), Richarlison (29′), Paquetá (36′) ESPN official match report
October 10, 2025 Friendly South Korea 0-5 Brazil Not fully recorded National Football Teams records

Overall Record

According to aggregated data, Brazil has won approximately 70% of all recorded matches against South Korea. The total goals tally heavily favors Brazil, with the aggregate across recent encounters exceeding 20 goals in Brazil’s favor.

Key Statistics

  • Total Matches: 9-10 (varies by source counting method)
  • Brazil Wins: 7 (estimated including 2025)
  • South Korea Wins: 1
  • Draws: 0
  • Biggest Brazil Win: 5-0 (2025 friendly)
  • Biggest South Korea Win: 1-0 (1999 friendly)
  • World Cup Matches: 1 (Brazil win)

The pattern: Brazil has won every encounter except one, and that single South Korean victory came in a friendly match 26 years ago. In competitive fixtures—particularly the World Cup—Brazil has been utterly dominant against this opponent.

Bottom line: South Korea has beaten Brazil exactly once in 9+ recorded matches, and that was a friendly 26 years ago. In World Cup football, Brazil has never lost to South Korea. For Korean fans, patience may be required before the next upset.

Brazil’s Biggest Defeat Context

While South Korea has never defeated Brazil in World Cup competition, Brazil’s greatest footballing humiliation came against Germany in 2014. That 7-1 loss occurred on Brazilian soil during the World Cup semifinals and remains the most painful result in Selção history.

The comparison highlights how differently Brazil performs against different opponents. Against South Korea, Brazil’s defense has been tested but never breached in World Cup play. Against Germany in that catastrophic semifinal, Brazil conceded more goals in 90 minutes than they had in any other match in their tournament history.

For South Korean players, the lesson is bittersweet: they’re not in Germany’s category when it comes to causing Brazilian pain, but they’re also not close to threatening Brazil’s status as a global powerhouse. The gap between the two nations remains significant.

Brazil vs South Korea Head-to-Head Summary

Brazil vs South Korea represents one of football’s more lopsided international rivalries. Across approximately 10 recorded men’s matches, Brazil has won seven times while South Korea has managed just one victory—back in 1999. No draws have been recorded.

The rivalry includes one World Cup encounter, which Brazil won 4-1 in the 2022 Round of 16. Multiple friendly matches have occurred over the decades, with Brazil consistently emerging victorious except for that singular 1999 upset.

The most recent encounter reportedly took place on October 10, 2025, with Brazil winning 5-0, further extending their dominance in this matchup.

South Korea’s best chance at victory comes in friendly matches rather than competitive tournament fixtures. Their single win occurred in a low-stakes friendly in 1999, and even then, it required a dramatic 90th-minute goal from Kim Do-Hoon to secure the result.

What to watch

With both teams rebuilding for future World Cup cycles, the next generation of players from each country will look to establish new patterns in this rivalry. Whether South Korea can narrow the gap depends heavily on developing players who can match Brazil’s attacking quality.

Brazil vs South Korea Timeline


President’s Cup—Brazil 2-1 South Korea (earliest recorded encounter)

Friendly—Brazil 1-0 South Korea

Friendly—South Korea 1-0 Brazil (Kim Do-Hoon 90′)—South Korea’s only win

Friendly—South Korea 2-3 Brazil

Friendly—South Korea 1-5 Brazil (Neymar brace)

World Cup Round of 16—Brazil 4-1 South Korea (Vinícius Júnior, Neymar, Richarlison, Paquetá goals)

Friendly—South Korea 0-5 Brazil (most recent encounter)

What We Know vs What’s Unclear

Confirmed

  • Brazil won the only World Cup meeting 4-1 on December 5, 2022
  • Vinícius Júnior scored at 7′, Neymar at 13′ (pen), Richarlison at 29′, Lucas Paquetá at 36′ in that match
  • South Korea has never won a World Cup match against Brazil
  • South Korea’s only win came March 28, 1999 (1-0 friendly, Kim Do-Hoon 90′)
  • Brazil unbeaten in last 7 matches since that 1999 loss
  • Most recent encounter: October 10, 2025 friendly, Brazil 5-0

Unconfirmed or Varies by Source

  • Exact total match count (sources cite 9-10 matches depending on tournament inclusion)
  • Goal scorers for some historical friendly matches not consistently recorded
  • Whether 2025 friendly was a standalone fixture or part of a larger competition
  • Player-by-player aggregate statistics across all H2H matches

What Experts and Reports Said

Brazil dominated from the opening whistle. Vinícius Júnior scored in the 7th minute, setting the tone for what would become a comprehensive victory.

— ESPN match commentary

Kim Do-Hoon netted a dramatic 90th-minute winner to secure South Korea’s only-ever victory against Brazil—still remembered as one of the most significant moments in Korean football history.

— Sports Mole match report

Paik Seung-Ho’s consolation goal came from a laser beam strike from outside the box—a moment of individual quality amid an otherwise difficult evening for South Korea.

— FIFA match highlights narration

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Additional sources

aiscore.com, en.wikipedia.org, youtube.com

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Frequently asked questions

What was the result of Brazil vs South Korea 2022?

Brazil won 4-1 against South Korea in the 2022 World Cup Round of 16 on December 5, 2022, at Stadium 974 in Doha. Goals came from Vinícius Júnior (7′), Neymar (13′ penalty), Richarlison (29′), and Lucas Paquetá (36′). South Korea’s goal came from Paik Seung-Ho at 76′.

How many times have Brazil and South Korea played?

The exact count varies by source, but approximately 9-10 matches have been recorded across friendlies, World Cup competition, and other tournaments. Brazil has won approximately 7 of those encounters, while South Korea has won once (in 1999), with zero draws recorded.

What is the latest Brazil vs South Korea score?

The most recent recorded match took place on October 10, 2025, with Brazil winning 5-0 in a friendly match against South Korea, according to National Football Teams’ records.

Who are top scorers in Brazil vs South Korea matches?

In the 2022 World Cup match, Neymar, Vinícius Júnior, Richarlison, and Lucas Paquetá scored for Brazil. In the 1999 friendly, Kim Do-Hoon scored South Korea’s winning goal. Neymar also scored multiple goals in the June 2022 friendly (5-1 win). Complete individual goal aggregates across all H2H matches vary by source.

When is the next Brazil vs South Korea game?

As of the verified sources reviewed, no upcoming fixture has been announced. Both teams continue their international schedules with friendlies and qualification tournaments. Fans should check official federation websites for the latest scheduling information.

What stadium hosted Brazil vs South Korea at the World Cup?

The December 5, 2022 World Cup match between Brazil and South Korea was held at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar. The venue hosted 43,847 spectators for the match, which was refereed by Clément Turpin of France.

What is Brazil’s record against South Korea in the World Cup?

Brazil has played South Korea once in the men’s World Cup—on December 5, 2022—and won 4-1. South Korea has never defeated Brazil in World Cup competition across any encounter.

For South Korean footballers, the path to competitive victory against Brazil remains long and largely untraversed. Their single win came in a friendly 26 years ago, and every World Cup encounter has ended in defeat. For Brazilian fans, each meeting reinforces a comfortable superiority that shows no signs of eroding.