GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 12 — It was the tale of “Beauty and the Beast” that lit up the Estadio Guadalajara on Thursday, with South Korea’s stylish football overcoming...

FIFA World Cup 2026: South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 at the Guadalajara Stadium. | Football News

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 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.

ZAPOPAN, Mexico — South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1 to open their 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico on Thursday, taking a big step toward a place in the...

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

South Korea kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic, securing a strong start. Read about the thrilling match and Oh

(corrects name of keeper in paragraph nine)GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 11 : It was the tale of "Beauty and the Beast" that lit up the Estadio Guadalajara on Thursday, with South…

GUADALAJARA, Mexico: It was the tale of “Beauty and the Beast” that lit up the Estadio Guadalajara on Thursday, with South Korea’s prettier, stylish football triumphing over the…

Koreans showing trademark indomitable spirit with a come-from-behind victory to join Mexico atop Group A

MEXICO CITY, June 12 — South Korea came back from a goal down to snatch a thrilling 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their World Cup Group A opener today, substitute...

This was Korea’s first time winning its opening match of World Cup play in 16 years

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 12 — It was the tale of “Beauty and the Beast” that lit up the Estadio Guadalajara on Thursday, with South Korea’s stylish football overcoming...

South Korea came from behind to defeat Czechia 2-1 in Group A of FIFA World Cup 2026, with Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring in Guadalajara.