South Korea defeats Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup Group A opener
South Korea came from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A opener on June 11, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winning goal in the 80th minute. The match saw South Korea equalize through Hwang In-beom after falling behind to Ladislav Krejci's header, then secure victory when a Czech goal was disallowed for offside. The result leaves South Korea tied on three points with co-hosts Mexico at the top of Group A.
South Korea rallied from a goal down to defeat Czech Republic 2-1 in their World Cup Group A campaign opener in Guadalajara on June 11, 2026. Czech Republic took the lead in the 59th minute when Ladislav Krejci headed home from a long throw-in, but South Korea equalized eight minutes later through Hwang In-beom's curled shot. Czech Republic appeared to regain the lead when Thomas Soucek headed in from a free kick in the 77th minute, but the goal was disallowed for offside. South Korea then went ahead less than three minutes later when Oh Hyeon-gyu scored from close range after Hwang In-beom's assist. South Korea captain Son Heung-min had multiple chances throughout the match but failed to convert, remaining two goals short of the national scoring record. The victory puts South Korea level on three points with Mexico, who defeated South Africa 2-0 in the tournament opener.
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South Korea snatch 2-1 win over Czech Republic in World Cup opener
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South Korea snatch 2-1 win over Czech Republic in World Cup opener
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Gol de Oh Hyeon-Gyu para el segundo y la voltereta de Corea del Sur ante Chequia
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South Korea stage late comeback to beat Czechia on World Cup opening day
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Corea del Sur firma emocionante remontada ante Chequia en su debut en el Mundial 2026
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South Korea defeat Czechs to make strong World Cup start
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FIFA WC: South Korea open their campaign with a comeback win against Czechia
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¡Golazo de Corea del Sur! Hwang In-Beom empata ante Chequia en el debut mundialista
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