Key facts
- South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match.
- The match took place at Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan, Mexico.
- Ladislav Krejci scored the opening goal for Czechia in the 59th minute.
- Hwang In-beom equalized for South Korea in the 67th minute.
- Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal for South Korea in the 80th minute.
- Son Heung-min made his fourth World Cup appearance, tying a South Korean record.
South Korea secured a 2-1 victory over Czechia in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match, held at Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan, Mexico. The match saw a dramatic turnaround after Czechia took the lead.
Ladislav Krejci opened the scoring for Czechia in the 59th minute. However, South Korea responded quickly, with Hwang In-beom netting the equalizer in the 67th minute. Oh Hyeon-gyu then scored the decisive goal in the 80th minute, securing the win for South Korea.
South Korea captain Son Heung-min made his fourth World Cup appearance in this match, equaling a national record. The team had previously been goalless at halftime, with opportunities created by midfielder Lee Kang-in and Son Heung-min himself.