South Korea stages comeback to defeat Czechia 2-1 in World Cup action

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

South Korea stages comeback to defeat Czechia 2-1 in World Cup action
Summary

South Korea came back to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their World Cup match on June 12, 2026. Czechia initially took the lead with a header from captain Krejci, but Heung-Min Son's side responded with two goals to secure the victory. This win puts South Korea on equal points with Mexico, setting the stage for a critical match between the two teams next. Meanwhile, Czechia faces a challenging path ahead, needing strong results to advance.

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  • South Korea rallies from behind to win 2-1 against Czechia.
  • Czechia scored first through Krejci’s header.
  • South Korea matches Mexico on points in group standings.
  • Next matches involve critical clashes for both teams.
  • Czechia faces elimination pressure moving forward.
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  • 5:58 AMYahoo Sports🎥 Korea labour, but beat Czechia and go level with Mexico! 2-1 comeback 💪
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After Mexico’s opening win, with El Tri not having to work too hard to get the better of South Africa, South Korea also picked up a victory overnight. Heung-Min Son’s side came from behind against...

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