South Korea Vs Czechia In Pics, FIFA World Cup 2026: See The Best Photos From Group A Match At Guadalajara Stadium
Asian giants South Korea take on European heavyweights Czechia in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match at the Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron) today. This fixture in the Mexican state of Jalisco will conclude the opening day of the biggest-ever football tournament -- a 48-team gala. Earlier, co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in a tense match that witnessed as many as three red cards. With Mexico firmly in control of the group, this match becomes a must-win for either side. Taegeuk Warriors are making their 11th consecutive World Cup appearance and will rely on the experience of captain Son Heung-min and Kim Min-jae. The Czechs, meanwhile, are back on the global stage for the first time in 20 years, but trust 'Repre' to play like a battle-hardened outfit. See the best photos from the South Korea vs Czechia match.
South Korean fans react ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026 (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
Fans react ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026 (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
A fan reacts ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026 (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
South Korea starting eleven pose before the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026 (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
Members of the Czechia team pose for a photo before the World Cup Group A soccer match against South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026 (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)
A general view ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, centre, reacts during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Czechia's Lukas Provod, left, battles against South Korea's Lee Han-beom during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa
South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo gestures during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Czechia's Pavel Sulc (15) changes his jersey in the first half during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
South Korea's Son Heung-min, right, controls the ball against Czechia's Pavel Sulc in the first half during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
Czechia head coach Miroslav Koubek gestures to his players during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
South Korea's Son Heung-min, left, shoots on goal against Czechia's Ladislav Krejci during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
Mascots react ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Czechia fans cheer before the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
Players compete to head the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A football match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
South Korea's Son Heung-min reacts during their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A match against Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa
South Korea's Lee Han-beom attempts to control the ball during their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A match against Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Korean fans cheer for their team as they watch a live public broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A match between South Korea and Czechia in Mexico, at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon
Czechia's Ladislav Krejci celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A match against South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu fails to stop a goal from Czechia's Ladislav Krejci, not pictured, during their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A match in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
Czechia's Ladislav Krejci, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A match against South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
South Korea's Hwang In-beom celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Czechia during their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A match in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
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