South Korea tops Czech Republic 2-1 in Club World Cup

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

South Korea tops Czech Republic 2-1 in Club World Cup
Summary

South Korea registered a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their opening match of the Club World Cup. The Czech Republic struck first with a goal at the hour mark, but South Korea rallied in the second half, scoring two goals to secure the win. Hwang In-Beom, who assisted the opening goal, earned MVP honors after his standout performance. The result places South Korea second in Group A behind Mexico, who also secured three points. Upcoming matches include Canada facing Bosnia and Herzegovina and the USA competing against Paraguay.

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  • •South Korea comes from behind to win 2-1 against Czech Republic.
  • •Hwang In-Beom scores and provides an assist, named MVP.
  • •Standings: Mexico leads Group A, South Korea in second.
  • •Next matches feature Canada vs Bosnia and USA vs Paraguay.
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