South Korea Come From Behind to Defeat Czechia 2-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener
South Korea secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Czechia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A opener at Guadalajara Stadium, Mexico. Czech captain Ladislav Krejci opened the scoring in the 59th minute, but South Korea equalized through Hwang In-beom eight minutes later. Substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal in the 80th minute. South Korea dominated possession and created numerous chances, while Czechia relied on set pieces and defensive organization. The win places South Korea alongside co-host Mexico atop Group A.