South Korea v Uruguay: Confirmed starting lineups & pre-match updates for international friendly
South Korea will host Uruguay in an international friendly at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on September 28, 2026, with the match following South Korea’s 3-0 win over Ecuador and Uruguay coming off a 1-3 defeat to Japan.
The Tigers of Asia produced a dominant display against Ecuador, winning 3-0 under interim manager Robert Moreno, and will aim to extend that winning run on home soil while looking to control the tempo. Son Heung-min scored one goal in that match — a sensational free-kick — and was a central figure in South Korea’s attacking play. Uruguay arrive having failed to win in their last eight matches after the 1-3 loss to Japan, a result in which Diego Forlan’s side conceded two late goals.
Son Heung-min, described in the coverage as a former Spurs forward, provided the standout moment from the Ecuador game with his free-kick and is expected to be one of South Korea’s primary threats in the final third. The report emphasises his role as a key figure for the Tigers of Asia going into the friendly. Interim manager Robert Moreno’s side will be relying on their momentum from the recent victory.
Uruguay, identified as two-time World Cup winners, are seeking to arrest a run of poor results that has stretched to eight matches without a win. The 1-3 defeat by Japan included two late goals that swung the game away from Forlan’s team, and the narrative ahead of the Seoul friendly stresses the need to avoid repeating those defensive errors. The pre-match coverage notes that playing away will make the task more difficult for Uruguay, while also saying this group of players are capable of taking on some challenges.
Maxi Araújo was Uruguay’s sole goalscorer in the 1-3 loss to Japan and is slated to operate on the left wing for the visitors, with the report adding that he can also provide assistance in midfield. The coverage refers to him as the Sporting CP man and expects him to look for additional space in Uruguay’s attacking play. His role on the flank is highlighted as a focal point for Uruguay’s offensive approach in Seoul.
The international friendly is scheduled to take place at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Both teams will use the match as their next fixture with South Korea aiming to build on the 3-0 win and Uruguay attempting to end an eight-match winless run.
