South Korea stage comeback to seal 2-1 win over Czechia
South Korea began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign on a positive note, coming from behind to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their Group A encounter in Guadalajara. After trailing at halftime, the Taegeuk Warriors produced a spirited second-half display to turn the match in their favour and collect all three points from their opening fixture of the tournament.
Czechia took the lead in the first half and appeared to be in control, but South Korea responded strongly after the break. Midfielder Hwang In-Beom inspired the comeback by scoring the equaliser before setting up Oh Hyeon-Gyu for the decisive goal. South Korea dominated much of the second half and defended resolutely to prevent Czechia from finding a way back into the contest.
The victory provides an important early boost for South Korea in Group A and underlines the team’s resilience under pressure. Hwang In-Beom’s influential performance and Oh Hyeon-Gyu’s match-winning strike will give the side plenty of confidence as they prepare for their upcoming World Cup fixtures. With momentum on their side, South Korea will be aiming to build on this strong start and strengthen their position in the group.
