12.06.2026 07:10
In the first match of Group A of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, South Korea came from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1 with a goal from Hyeon-Gyu Oh, who plays for Beşiktaş.
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group A saw South Korea face off against the Czech Republic. South Korea won the match 2-1 at the Guadalajara Stadium.
KOREA'S VICTORY BROUGHT BY BESIKTAS' OH
The Czech Republic took a 1-0 lead in the 59th minute with a header from captain Krejci following a long throw-in. The Asian representative responded quickly, and South Korea equalized in the 67th minute through Hwang In-Beom. The final word in the match was said by Hyeon-Gyu Oh, who wears the Besiktas jersey. Oh, who came on in the 69th minute to replace Heung Min-Son, scored the goal that put his team ahead in the 80th minute. No further goals were scored in the remaining moments of the match.
RESULTING STANDINGS
With this result, the Asian representative South Korea increased their points to 3. The Czech Republic failed to earn any points in their first match. South Korea will face Mexico in their next group match. The Czech Republic will compete for 3 points against South Africa.