South Korea Defeats Czechia 2-1 in World Cup Opener
In the World Cup 2026 opener, South Korea came from behind to defeat Czechia 2-1. The match, held in Guadalajara, saw South Korea dominate possession in the first half but fail to score, while Czechia took the lead in the 59th minute through Ladislav Krejci's header.
South Korea responded quickly, with Hwang Beom equalizing just eight minutes later with a well-placed shot into the bottom corner. In the closing minutes, Hwang Beom assisted substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu, who scored to secure the victory.
Despite a late attempt by Toma Hlozek to salvage a point for Czechia, Kim Seung-gyu made an impressive save. South Korea's win places them alongside Mexico at the top of their group with three points, marking a strong start in their quest to qualify for the knockout stage.
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