What was the final score of South Korea vs Czechia?

The final score was South Korea 2–1 Czechia (Group A, FIFA World Cup 2026).

Where was South Korea vs Czechia played?

The match was played at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.

What stage was the South Korea vs Czechia match?

This was a Group A match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Group A · Friday, June 12, 2026

South Korea vs Czechia Result - FIFA World Cup 2026

South Korea 2–1 Czechia FIFA World Cup 2026 result at Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Jalisco, with final score, goals, cards, lineups, match timeline, and full statistics.

South KoreaKOR

Full Time

2–1

HT 0–0

CzechiaCZE

Performance

Match Statistics

Stats

PlayerGoals

Ladislav Krejcí

Hwang In-Beom

Oh Hyeon-Gyu

KOR

Stats

CZE

61.5%Possession38.5%

6Shots on Target4

3Saves4

4Corner Kicks5

9Fouls16

90%Pass Accuracy70%

KORShotsCZE

15Total Shots7

6On Target4

4Blocked1

KORDefenseCZE

3Saves4

2Offsides2

9Fouls16

KORDisciplineCZE

4Corner Kicks5

1Yellow Cards0

0Red Cards0

Live updates

Match Timeline

South KoreaMatch TimelineCzechia

59'

Ladislav KrejcíAssist: Vladimír Coufal

↑ Hwang Hee-Chan↓ Lee Jae-Sung

62'

64'

↑ Adam Hlozek↓ Patrik Schick

64'

↑ Tomás Chorý↓ Pavel Sulc

64'

↑ Michal Sadílek↓ Lukás Provod

Hwang In-BeomAssist: Lee Kang-In

67'

↑ Eom Ji-Sung↓ Lee Tae-Seok

69'

↑ Oh Hyeon-Gyu↓ Son Heung-Min

69'

Oh Hyeon-GyuAssist: Hwang In-Beom

80'

↑ Kim Jin-Gyu↓ Paik Seung-Ho

84'

↑ Park Jin-Seop↓ Hwang In-Beom

84'

↑ Mojmír Chytil↓ Alexandr Sojka

Lee Gi-HyukYellow card

90+6'

Starting XI

World Cup 2026 Team Lineups

South Korea3-4-2-1

Kim Seung-GyuGK

Kim Min-JaeDEF

Lee Gi-HyukDEF

Lee Kang-InFWD

Bench

Bae Jun-HoSUB

Kim Jin-GyuSUB

Eom Ji-SungSUB

Cho Wi-JeSUB

Czechia3-4-2-1

Pavel SulcFWD

Bench

Adam HlozekSUB

Lukás CervSUB

Jan KuchtaSUB

David ZimaSUB

Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-off2:00 AMFriday, June 12, 2026 · UTC

StageGroup stageGroup A

StadiumEstadio AkronZapopan, Jalisco · 49,000 capacity

StatusFull timeMatchday 1

Result breakdownHalf-time: 0–0

Officials

Amin OmarREFEREE

Stadium

Estadio Akron

Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico

49,000Capacity2010OpenedOpenRoof

Sunk into the landscape with a grass-clad exterior and a roof said to echo a volcanic cloud, Chivas’ home brings World Cup football to western Mexico.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

South KoreaAFC

FIFA Ranking#25

Head CoachHong Myung-bo

CaptainSon Heung-min

All-time Top ScorerCha Bum-kun (58 goals)

Most CapsSon Heung-min (144)

Known AsTaegeuk Warriors, Tigers of Asia

South Korea, known as the Taegeuk Warriors, are Asia's most World Cup-experienced side with 12 appearances and the continent's best-ever finish — fourth place on home soil in 2002 — and remain a perennial contender under the leadership of captain Son Heung-min. Coached by Hong Myung-bo, they have won the AFC Asian Cup twice and the EAFF Championship five times.

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CzechiaUEFA

FIFA Ranking#41

Head CoachMiroslav Koubek

CaptainLadislav Krejčí

All-time Top ScorerJan Koller (55 goals)

Most CapsPetr Čech (124)

Known AsRepre

The Czech Republic national football team, nicknamed Repre, represents Czechia in international football under UEFA. Formed in 1994 following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, they inherit the legacy of the 1976 European Championship title and reached the Euro 1996 final as an independent nation. They qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — their first appearance since 2006 — via penalty-shootout wins over Ireland and Denmark.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of South Korea vs Czechia?: The final score was South Korea 2–1 Czechia (Group A, FIFA World Cup 2026).
Where was South Korea vs Czechia played?: The match was played at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
What stage was the South Korea vs Czechia match?: This was a Group A match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.