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South Korea's forward Oh Hyeon-Gyu celebrates scoring his team's second goal next to Eom Ji-sung during the 2026 World Cup Group A match v Czech Republic at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 11, 2026. [Ulises RUIZ / AFP]
South Korea off to a winning start in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 2--1 comeback victiry over a stubborn Czechia in an entertaining match played at the Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan, Mexico City.
A first half largely controlled by the Asian side offered little in front of goal, aside from a couple of opportunities for Son, who was unable to beat Kovar from close range amid last-ditch defending and an untimely slip.
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