Result

Korea Republic came from behind to beat Czechia 2-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A opener at the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara on 11 June 2026.

Goals

Hwang In-beom 67', Oh Hyeon-gyu 80' (Korea Republic); Ladislav Krejci 59' (Czechia).

Match report

Czechia captain Ladislav Krejci headed the opener just before the hour, but South Korea hit back within eight minutes through Hwang In-beom and completed the turnaround when Oh Hyeon-gyu struck in the 80th minute, snatching a comeback win on day one of the tournament. Watch the Korea Republic vs Czechia highlights and all three goals above.

People also ask

Who scored in Korea Republic vs Czechia?

Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu for South Korea; Ladislav Krejci for Czechia.

What was the final score of Korea Republic vs Czechia?

South Korea won 2-1 after trailing 1-0.

Where was Korea Republic vs Czechia played?

At the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico, in the 2026 World Cup group stage.