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Korea's November opponents still undecided as Japan line up Brazil
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๐ฐ Korea still do not know who they will face in November, their last international window before January's Asian Cup.
๐ Key points
๐๏ธ The KFA is planning two away games for the November window.
โ Opponents and venues are still undecided, with talks ongoing.
๐ฏ๐ต Japan have confirmed games against Brazil and Paraguay in Singapore.
๐ Roberto Moreno's spell in charge runs until the November double-header.
๐ The Asian Cup takes place in Saudi Arabia in January 2027.
๐ What happened
๐๏ธ According to Newsis, a KFA official said the November games are planned as away fixtures, but the venues and opponents have not been decided and negotiations are continuing. The window runs from 9 to 17 November.
๐ฏ๐ต The Japan Football Association has already arranged a series in Singapore from 13 to 17 November, facing Brazil on 14 November and Paraguay on 17 November. Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu said both sides did better than Japan at the World Cup, making them ideal preparation.
๐ Moreno's side won against Ecuador and Uzbekistan, lost to Uruguay and drew with Venezuela in their four September and October games. The KFA will decide whether to keep Moreno after the November games.
๐ By the numbers
โข September-October record: two wins, one draw, one defeat
โข November window: 9-17 November
โข Japan's friendlies: Brazil on 14 November, Paraguay on 17 November
๐ญ Why it matters
November is the last window before the Asian Cup and effectively Moreno's final test. The later the opponents are confirmed, the less time there is to prepare. The window runs from 9 to 17 November.
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