Key facts
- South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match.
- Ladislav Krejci scored for the Czech Republic.
- Hwang In-beom scored the equalizer for South Korea in the 67th minute.
- Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal for South Korea in the 80th minute.
- Oh Hyeon-gyu played despite a fever of 38 C.
- Hwang In-beom recovered from an ankle injury to play.
South Korea began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 2-1 victory over Czechia in Guadalajara, Mexico. After falling behind to a second-half header from defender Ladislav Krejci, South Korea responded with goals from midfielder Hwang In-beom and substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu. Hwang In-beom, who recovered from an ankle injury, leveled the score in the 67th minute, and Oh Hyeon-gyu, who played despite a fever, secured the win in the 80th minute. The result gives South Korea crucial early points in Group A.