Later, Korea faced Brazil, the world's top-ranked team. In June of this year, the two teams met in a friendly match. At that time, Korea lost 1-5 to Brazil, barely hanging on. As a result, South Korea's backline was completely beaten, trailing by two goals in the opening 13 minutes, then the game went to four goals by the 35th minute, and South Korea pulled back a goal in the second half couldn't change the tragedy of the big score.
With Japan and South Korea out at the same time, it means that all six AFC teams at the World Cup have gone home, with no team finishing in the top eight.
Overall, three Asian Cup teams finished in the top 16, in their first World Cup appearance. Meanwhile, Japan advanced for the second consecutive time. Australia and South Korea returned to the knockout stage after 12 years, proving that the level of Asian soccer is indeed on an upward trend. However, the Chinese men's soccer team failed to make progress and were even beaten by Vietnam, Oman and Thailand, making them a third-rate team in Asia. For example, they continue to be spectators.
