South Korea beats Czech Republic 2-1 in 2026 World Cup opener

South Korea upset the Czech Republic 2‑1 in the opening Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 11 June 2026. The game was played at the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, with kickoff at 23:00 Brasília time.

Czech forward Krejci gave his side an early lead in the 13th minute. South Korea responded in the 21st minute when Hwang In‑Beom struck to level the score, and Oh Hyeon‑Gyu secured the win with a second‑half goal in the 34th minute. There were no red cards, and the match concluded with South Korea topping the group on three points, tied with Mexico, while the Czech Republic remained scoreless.

The fixture marked the first World Cup meeting between the two nations. For Brazilian fans, the match was available live via CazéTV.