South Korea defeat Czech Republic to make strong World Cup start
Summary
South Korea won their first match in the World Cup 2026 by beating the Czech Republic 2-1. The winning goal was scored late in the game by substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu after South Korea had many chances earlier.Key Facts
- South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in their opening World Cup match.
- Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal around the 80th minute as a substitute player.
- South Korea dominated the first half but struggled to score early.
- The Czech Republic took the lead with a header from Ladislav Krejci.
- Hwang In-beom tied the game with a skillful goal before assisting the winner.
- The match took place in a stadium in Guadalajara with many empty seats.
- South Korea will next play against Mexico on June 18, 2026.
- The Czech Republic will face South Africa on the same day.
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