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

The second game of the 2026 World Cup takes place at the Estadio Akron.

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Feyenoord's Hwang In-beom and Besiktas striker Oh Hyeon-gyu completed the comeback in Guadalajara, after Wolves' Ladislav Krejci had opened the scoring early in the second half.

Hwang In-beom scored the equalizer as South Korea beat Czech Republic 2-1 at the 2026 World Cup, but no crypto market impact was observed.

Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in the World Cup

South Korea opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in a Group A match at Estadio Guadalajara in Mexico on Frida

Ladislav Krejci’s opener at Guadalajara Stadium was cancelled out by Hwang In-beom’s strike before Oh Hyeon-gyu hit an 80th-minute winner

South Korea gets World Cup campaign off to a winning start after beating the Czech Republic 2-1. Substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the decisive goal in a Guadalajara stadium.

South Korea rallies to defeat Czechia 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup opener, with Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winner.

Oh Hyeon-gyu delivers a late winner to seal the match

South Korea won their first World Cup match on Thursday beating the Czech Republic 2-1, thanks to a decisive late goal from substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu.

South Korea got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating the Czech Republic 2-1 Thursday after finally converting some of the many chances they created.

South Korea secured a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their World Cup opener, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the late winner. Despite dominating possession and…

South Korea overturned a first-half deficit to defeat the Czech Republic in their Group A clash at the 2026 World Cup, with Son Heung-min leading the charge.

Koreans control possession in their tournament opener but waste numerous chances and fall behind before Hwang scores and then turns provider.

Koreans control possession but waste numerous chances before falling behind, but Hwang scores and then turns provider.

South Korea 2-1 Czech Republic: Ladislav Krejci gave the Czech’s the lead with a header from a corner but Hwang In-beom scored a sharp goal and created another as Korea hit back

South Korea vs Czechia FIFA Match: South Korea began their FIFA World Cup 2026 journey with a thrilling 2-1 win against Czechia. After conceding a goal, South Korea fought back…

Second-half goals by Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom steered South Korea to a win over Czechia in a Group A encounter.