Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSouth Korea secures historic comeback win against CzechiaSouth Korea began their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic, coming from behind to secure the win. Czech captain Ladislav Krejci opened the scoring for his side with a header, giving them the lead against the run of play. Hwang In-beom equalised for South Korea with a skilful finish, creating space before slotting the ball into an empty net. Substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal for South Korea 11 minutes from time, as the former Celtic forward converted a low cross from Hwang. South Korea's goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made two crucial late saves to preserve his team's lead and ensure they took all three points. In fullWorld Cup 2026 live: Empty seats and ‘mandatory’ water breaks take shine off opening gamesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Former Celtic forward bags winner as South Korea beat Czech Republic
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSouth Korea secures historic comeback win against CzechiaSouth Korea began their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic, coming from behind to secure the win. Czech captain Ladislav Krejci opened the scoring for his side with a header, giving them the lead against the run of play. Hwang In-beom equalised for South Korea with a skilful finish, creating space before slotting the ball into an empty net. Substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal for South Korea 11 minutes from time, as the former Celtic forward converted a low cross from Hwang. South Korea's goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made two crucial late saves to preserve his team's lead and ensure they took all three points. In fullWorld Cup 2026 live: Empty seats and ‘mandatory’ water breaks take shine off opening gamesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
