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    Match 2 · Group A · Matchday 1

    South KoreaSouth Korea
    2 : 1
    Full-time
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    • Hwang In-Beom67'
    • Oh Hyeon-Gyu80'
    Goals
    • L. Krejci59'

    Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 10:00 PM ET

    Estadio Akron, Guadalajara

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    Match events

    South KoreaMinCzech Republic
    • 59'
      L. Krejci(assist: V. Coufal)
    • ▲ Hwang Hee-Chan·▼ Lee Jae-Sung
      62'
    • 64'
      ▲ A. Hlozek·▼ P. Sulc
    • 64'
      ▲ T. Chory·▼ P. Schick
    • 64'
      ▲ M. Sadilek·▼ L. Provod
    • Hwang In-Beom(assist: Lee Kang-In)
      67'
    • ▲ Oh Hyeon-Gyu·▼ Son Heung-Min
      69'
    • ▲ Eom Ji-Sung·▼ Lee Tae-Seok
      69'
    • Oh Hyeon-Gyu(assist: Hwang In-Beom)
      80'
    • ▲ Kim Jin-Gyu·▼ Hwang In-Beom
      84'
    • ▲ Park Jin-Seob·▼ Paik Seung-Ho
      84'
    • 84'
      ▲ M. Chytil·▼ A. Sojka
    • Gi-Hyuk LeeYellow card
      90+6'

    Group A standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1MexicoMexico110023
    2South KoreaSouth Korea110013
    3Czech RepublicCzech Republic1001-10
    4South AfricaSouth Africa1001-20
    View full Group A →

    What each team needs

    South KoreaSouth Korea

    A win in their opening match would put South Korea in a strong position to advance from Group A.

    Czech RepublicCzech Republic

    An opening win over South Korea would be a major statement and strengthen Czech Republic's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatSouth KoreaCzech Republic
    FIFA Ranking2241
    World Cup Titles00
    World Cup Appearances112
    Best WC Finish4th place (2002)Runners-up (1934, as Czechoslovakia)
    ManagerHong Myung-boIvan Hašek
    How They QualifiedAFC 3rd Round — Group B winnersUEFA Playoff Path D winner
    2022 World CupRound of 16 — lost to BrazilDid not qualify
    CaptainSon Heung-minTomáš Souček

    Prediction

    South Korea 2 — 1 Czech Republic

    Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. South Korea (ranked 22th) enters as the slight favourite.

    Match facts

    South Korea have appeared at 11 World Cups. Czech Republic have appeared at 2.
    South Korea are ranked 22th in the world. Czech Republic are ranked 41th.
    This match takes place at Estadio Akron, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

    How to watch

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    Estadio Akron · Guadalajara · Capacity: 44,330

    Full stadium guide →