World Cup 2026: South Korea beats Czech Republic 2-1 in Group A

South Korea staged a comeback to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in a thrilling Group A encounter at the 2026 World Cup, held at the Guadalajara Stadium. The victory propels the South Korean team to share the top spot in the group with Mexico, both accumulating three points.

The match, which reached intense emotional peaks in the second half, saw the Czech Republic initially take the lead in the 59th minute through their captain, Ladislav Krejci. However, South Korea responded strongly, with Hwang In-beom netting the equalizer in the 67th minute, followed by the winning goal from Oh Hyeongyu in the 80th minute.

This win places South Korea in a favorable position in Group A, drawing level with Mexico, who had previously defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the tournament. The shared lead sets up an exciting dynamic for the remainder of the group stage.

The match details included the venue at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Guadalajara, Mexico, with Amin Mohamed Omar from Egypt serving as the referee. Key players for South Korea included Son Heung-min, Hwang In-beom, and Oh Hyeongyu, while the Czech Republic's lineup featured Ladislav Krejci, Tomáš Souček, and Patrik Schick.