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Hwang leads South Korea to comeback win over Czech Republic

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:44 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Hwang leads South Korea to comeback win over Czech Republic
Summary

Hwang In-beom spearheaded a comeback for South Korea with a 2-1 victory against the Czech Republic in their World Cup match on June 12, 2026. The game took place at Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico, which saw a sparse crowd. South Korea trailed before Hwang's performance turned the match in their favor. The victory puts South Korea in a stronger position heading into their next matches in the tournament.

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By the Numbers
  • •Hwang In-beom was pivotal in the comeback.
  • •South Korea won 2-1 against the Czech Republic.
  • •The match occurred at Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico.
  • •Attendance was limited with many empty seats.
  • •South Korea aims for progression in the tournament.
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  • 5:44 AMESPN — Hwang's magic sparks South Korea comeback win
  • 4:57 AMAssociated Press — Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup - AP News
What they're saying
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Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in the World Cup. Hwang scored the Koreans' first goal and assisted on Oh Hyeon-gyu’s decisive strike in a game played in front of hundreds of empty seats at Mexico's Guadalajara …

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Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in the World Cup in a game played in front of hundreds of empty seats at Mexico's Guadalajara Stadium.

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