World Cup results today: South Korea came from behind to beat Czech Republic and claim their first 3 points in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
On 12 June 2026 GMT+7, the first matchday of the 2026 World Cup Group A featured South Korea versus Czech Republic. Earlier, Mexico, one of the three co-host nations, had won their opening game 2-0 against South Africa.
The first half ended scoreless at 0-0. Then in the 59th minute of the second half, Czech Republic took the lead 1-0 from a precise long throw by Vladimir Suchý, which found Ladislav Krejčí, a defender from Wolverhampton, who headed the ball past the South Korean defense.
However, South Korea fought back, scoring two quick goals to take the lead. Hwang In-beom equalized 1-1 in the 67th minute, then substitute striker Oh Hyun-gyu, who came on for Son Heung-min, scored the winning goal in the 80th minute.
The match ended with South Korea coming from behind to win 2-1 over Czech Republic, earning their first 3 points in Group A of the 2026 World Cup, joining co-host Mexico in the standings.