South Korea Vs Czechia, FIFA World Cup 2026: Taegeuk Warriors Beat Repre Ahead Of Massive Mexico Clash

South Korea kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Czechia at the Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron) on Thursday (June 11). Despite dominating the proceedings, especially with captain Son Heung-min in full flow, the Taegeuk Warriors conceded the first goal as Ladislav Krejci connected a brilliant header from a long throw in the 59th minute. But the Asian giants hit back immediately with In-Beom Hwang producing a beauty of a curler (67'), then the 29-year-old set up Hyeon-Gyu Oh for the eventual winner in the 80th. Moments ago, Tomas Soucek's header was chalked off for offside. Co-hosts Mexico, who beat South Africa 2-1 in the opener, now lead Group A on goal difference. The Koreans will stay put to take on Mexico, while Czechia will cross the border to meet South Africa in Atlanta, both matches scheduled for next Thursday.

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South Korea Vs Czechia, FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A: Captain Son Heung-min congratulates Hwang In-beom, right, for scoring the equaliser against Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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South Korea's Hwang In-beom, right, curls to beat Czechia goalkeeper Matej Kovar during their World Cup 2026, Group A match in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
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Moments after a disallowed goal for Czechia, Oh Hyeon-gyu gave South Korea the lead from a brilliant team move 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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Oh Hyeon-gyu acknowledges the pass after scoring South Korea's second goal against Czechia during their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A match in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. Matias Delacroix
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South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu dives to make a decisive save during their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A match against Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
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South Korean players celebrate after defeating Czechia in 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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For the record, 44,985 attended the FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A match at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. AP Photo/Matias Delacroix
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South Korea players gather after their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A match against Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. They won 2-1. AP Photo/Moises Castillo
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