Doubts over formation and form of key players means hopes of advancing to knockout stages are not high

Two penalty shootout triumphs in the playoffs sent the Czechs to a first World Cup in 20 years and an experienced side look capable of progress

South Korea face Czechia, Mexico and South Africa in their 2026 World Cup group, but the preparation has not been ideal with poor recent results and all eyes on their head coach…

Doubts over formation and form of key players means hopes of advancing to knockout stages are not high