Round of 16 FIFA World Cup: Here is all you need to know before Brazil vs South Korea

Brazil reaching the World Cup knockout stages comes as no surprise. The Selecao advanced through the group stage for the ninth consecutive year, despite a loss to Cameroon in their last group game. Some critical South Korean and Brazilian players have sustained multiple injuries and are doubtful of playing in the upcoming match.

Predicted Playing XI

Brazil: Alisson(GK); Marquinhos, Militao, Danilo, Silva; Paqueta, Neymar, Casemiro; Raphinha, Vinicius J, Richarlison
South Korea: Seung-gyu(GK); Jin-su, Kyung-won, Moon-hwan, Young-gwon; Woo-young, In-beom; Hee-chan,Heung-min, Kang-in; Gue-sung

When and where to watch the Round 16 Brazil VS South Korea FIFA world cup match?

The Round 16 Brazil VS South Korea FIFA world cup match will be held on December 6 at Stadium 974, Qatar, at 12:30 AM IST.
In India, the match will be telecasted on Sports 18 and live-streamed in JioCinmea.

Where will the match be telecast outside India?

Nigeria: Showmax Pro, SuperSport.
Argentina: Telemundo
US: Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Fox Sports app, fuboTV, Telemundo, FOX
Canada: fuboTV, TSN app, TSN, CTV,
New Zealand: Sky Sport, Sky Sports
Hong Kong: ViuTV, Now TV, ITV, BeIN Sports
UK: BBC Sport Website, BBC iPlayer, BBC One
Singapore: Mediacorp Channel 5, IPTV, StarHub TV+, Singtel TV
Malaysia: RTM, Astro, Astro Go
Australia: SBS, SBS On Demand

FAQs:

1. What are South Korea and Brazil’s head-to-head records?
   Both teams have faced each other seven times without any match being drawn. While South Korea has won one time, Brazil has won six times.
2. Will Neymar be playing in the upcoming FIFA world cup match?
   During the pre-match press conference, Brazil’s doctor said yes when asked if Neymar would play.