South Korea comes from behind to defeat Czechia in World Cup opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:52 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
South Korea rallied to beat Czechia 2-1 in their Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara. After a goalless first half, Czechia took the lead with a header from Ladislav Krejči in the 59th minute. South Korea quickly equalized through Hwang In-beom, who later assisted Oh Hyeon-gyu for the winning goal with ten minutes remaining. The victory sets up a clash with co-hosts Mexico for South Korea’s next match, while Czechia seeks to secure points against South Africa.
- •South Korea won 2-1 against Czechia in their opening World Cup match.
- •Ladislav Krejči scored first for Czechia in the 59th minute.
- •Hwang In-beom equalized shortly after with a chip shot.
- •Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winner with ten minutes left.
- •South Korea will face Mexico next, while Czechia plays South Africa.
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — South Korea stage late comeback to beat Czechia on World Cup opening day
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — South Korea 2-1 Czechia: Tigers of Asia come from behind in Guadalajara
"Goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu saw South Korea come from behind to claim a 2-1 win against Czechia in their opening Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.South Korea were arguably the be...
"Second-half goals by Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom steered South Korea to a win over Czechia in a Group A encounter.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 4:52 AMSouth Korea stage late comeback to beat Czechia on World Cup opening day
Second-half goals by Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom steered South Korea to a win over Czechia in a Group A encounter.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 4:00 AMSouth Korea 2-1 Czechia: Tigers of Asia come from behind in Guadalajara
Goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu saw South Korea come from behind to claim a 2-1 win against Czechia in their opening Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.South Korea were arguably the be...
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