South Korea 2-1 Czechia Highlights, FIFA World Cup: Son's Warriors Roar Back From The Brink To Claim All Three Points

Welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA World Cup clash between South Korea and Czechia. The action comes from Guadalajara as two ambitious sides begin their quest for a place in the knockout rounds. Stay with us for live updates as the World Cup officially gets underway.

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• Location: Guadalajara, Mexico

• Stadium: Guadalajara Stadium

• Date: Friday, 12 June

• Kick-off time: 12/06/2026 – 7:30 AM (IST)

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South Korea (3-4-3): Kim Seung-gyu; Lee Han-beom, Kim Min-jae, Lee Gi-hyuk; Seol Young-woo, Hwang In-beom, Paik Seung-ho, Lee Tae-seok; Lee Kang-in, Son Heung-min (c), Lee Jae-sung.

Czech Republic (3-4-3): Matej Kovar; Stepan Chaloupek, Robin Hranac, Ladislav Krejci (c); Vladimir Coufal, Tomas Soucek, Alexandr Sojka, Jaroslav Zeleny; Lukas Provod, Patrik Schick, Pavel Sulc.

We're underway in Guadalajara as Czechia get the match started. The visitors immediately send the ball back to their goalkeeper, who launches a long pass upfield, but South Korea's defense is alert and comfortably clears the early danger.

A lively spell at both ends! Patrik Schick looked poised to threaten for the first time tonight, but Kim Min-jae was right on his heels, using his strength and positioning to deny the Czech striker a sight of goal. Czechia's ensuing corner caused little trouble as South Korea cleared their lines with ease. Moments later, Lee Kang-in tried his luck with a dangerous free-kick delivery from the right, but it drifted beyond the far post and evaded everyone in the box. Still goalless, but the tempo is beginning to rise.

Son Heung-min goes down under a challenge from a Czech defender, but the referee isn't interested. Czechia continue to rely on long balls forward, though South Korea's backline has been dealing with them comfortably so far.

Huge chance for South Korea right before the break! Son Heung-min brilliantly exchanged passes with Lee Kang-in and found himself in a promising position inside the box, but a slip at the crucial moment denied him a shot on goal. A bright finish to the half from Korea, yet the deadlock remains intact as the teams head into the interval at 0-0.

South Korea get the action back underway, attacking from right to left. No changes from either manager at the break as both sides stick with their starting XIs in search of the opening goal.

South Korea carve open the Czech defence as Lee Jae-sung's clever first-time pass releases Son Heung-min through on goal. But Matej Kovar reacts brilliantly, racing off his line and making himself big to deny the Korean captain. Still 0-0!

Ladislav Krejci breaks the deadlock for Czechia! Vladimir Coufal launches a long throw into the box, and the Czech captain rises above everyone to power a header into the net at the near post. No chance for the goalkeeper as Czechia strike first against the run of play and take a crucial lead in Guadalajara.

The man who has given Czechia the lead is their captain, Ladislav Krejci, a 27-year-old centre-back who currently plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers and is known for his aerial dominance and physical style of defending. Standing at 1.91m, Krejci is a major threat from set-pieces and long throws, exactly how he found the net today. He captained Sparta Prague to multiple league titles before moving to Girona and later joining Wolves. Earlier this year, he was appointed Czechia's national team captain and played a key role in their World Cup qualification campaign.

South Korea hit back! Hwang In-beom brings the Taeguk Warriors level with a moment of composure and class. Picking up the ball in space between the Czech defenders, he calmly waited for the goalkeeper and defender to commit before delicately lifting his finish into the far corner. Krejci scrambled back but couldn't prevent the ball from crossing the line. Game on in Guadalajara!

South Korea have turned the game around! A superb first-time ball over the top releases Hwang In-beom down the right flank. The midfielder keeps his composure and squares it perfectly across goal, where Oh Hyeon-gyu slides in at the near post to guide the ball past the goalkeeper. A brilliant team move and Korea now lead with just 10 minutes remaining!

Czechia push for an immediate response! Adam Hlozek is denied by a superb save from Kim, forcing a corner. The delivery causes problems in the box, but Ladislav Krejci is penalized for a push on a Korean defender. South Korea survive the pressure and earn a relieving free-kick.

A late yellow card for Lee Gi-hyeok won't matter as the final whistle follows shortly after. Czechia keep possession in the closing moments but fail to get the ball into dangerous areas, and their hopes of a late equaliser fade away. South Korea complete a superb comeback from 1-0 down, with goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu cancelling out Ladislav Krejci's opener. An important three points for the Taeguk Warriors as they begin their FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Czechia.

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