South Korea advances after Oh Hyeon‑gyu scores winning goal against Czech Republic

South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2–1 in a World Cup match held in Guadalajara, securing a place in the next round. The winning goal was scored by 25‑year‑old striker Oh Hyeon‑gyu, who entered the game as a substitute and netted ten minutes later despite suffering a 38 °C fever. It was Oh’s World Cup debut.

The goal came after South Korea recovered from a 1‑0 deficit, with the assist supplied by Feyenoord midfielder Inbeom Hwang. Oh, transferred from RC Genk to Besiktas for €14 million, has recorded 18 goals and seven assists for his club in the previous season. Coach Myung‑Bo Hong praised the team’s resilience and highlighted the importance of the win for the group stage campaign.

The victory puts South Korea on course for the knockout stage, while the Czech side remains in contention for advancement.