The stands were not packed in Guadalajara for Thursday night’s game that saw South Korea win 2-1 over the Czech Republic.

Ahead of South Korea’s opening match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at 11 a.m. Friday, (Korean time), Seoul urged soccer fans to use public transportation and take

Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco state, will host four World Cup matches, including South Korea against Czech Republic on the opening day.

After a rocky buildup with high ticket prices, delayed federal funding for host cities, and visa issues, the World Cup has arrived.