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WORLD CUP 2026
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South Korea has gone back to the Czech Republic to take its first three points (2-1)

The Asian team reacted after receiving its first goal and beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Guadalajara. South Korean players Hwang Inbeom and Oh Hyeong Gyuk went back after Ladislav Krejci's opening goal.

GR5066. GUADALAJARA (MÉXICO), 11/06/2026.- Jugadores de Corea del Sur celebran este jueves, al finalizar un partido del grupo A del Mundial de la FIFA 2026 entre Corea del Sur y República Checa en el estadio Akron en Guadalajara (México). EFE/ Alex Cruz
South Korean players celebrating victory. Photo: EFE

South Koreahas defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in Guadalajara in Group A of the World Cup. With this victory, the Korean team adds the first three points of the tournament.

In the first half, South Korea had the clearest opportunities : Kang In Lee's shot was stopped by goalkeeper Matej Kovar, and another attempt by Heung Min Son failed to find the goal.

In the second half, the Korean team stepped up the pressure and looked for the goal. Kang In Lee and Jae Sung Lee had one chance each, but Kovar's good stops kept the score tied.

After a corner, Ladislav Krejcitook advantage ofthe defensive vacuum to score 0-1head-on.

South Korea's reaction came in the 67th minute, when Hwang Inbeommade a big individual move, beat a rival outside the area and sent the ball to the edge of the net, making the 1-1.

The Asian team did not give up and the goal of victory came in the 80th minute with a big pass from Inbeom to Oh Hyeong Gyu, who sent the ball to the nets, going back (2-1).

After the first day, Mexico and South Korea leadGroup A with a victory, while the Czech Republic and South Africa have not yet scored.

Next day 18,South Korea will face Mexico in Guadalajara and the Czech Republic againstSouth Africa inAtlanta.

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