South Korea and Czechia’s World Cup Group A match took place at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026, with South Korea securing a 2-1 victory. The decisive goal came in the 80th minute from Oh Hyeon-Gyu, according to USA Today and Sports Illustrated. The match marked the first game for South Korea and Czechia in the 2026 World Cup, which features 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four, as reported by BBC and USA Today.

Group A Matchup and Tournament Format

Group A includes Mexico. South Korea, Czechia, and South Africa, with all matches scheduled in Mexico; Mexico had earlier defeated South Africa 2-0 in its opening match, with goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, as reported by USA Today. Both teams are set to face each other on June 18 in Guadalajara, with tickets starting at $3,261, according to USA Today; the winner of each group will advance to the knockout stage, with the best third-place teams also qualifying, as explained by BBC.

Where to Watch and Broadcast Details

South Korea vs. Czechia was broadcast on FS1 and Telemundo in the United States, with live streaming options available through DIRECTV, Fubo, and Peacock, according to NJ.com. The match kicked off at 10 p.m. ET in Zapopan, with the stadium having a capacity of 85,000, as reported by MARCA. The game was the first of many World Cup matches to be held in Guadalajara, along with Monterrey and Mexico City, as noted by BBC and USA Today.

Team Form and Historical Context

Czechia entered the match with five consecutive wins in their pre-tournament games, while South Korea had a mixed record with two losses and three wins during their preparations, as reported by MARCA. The two teams have a balanced history, having met three times in friendly matches with no clear dominant side, according to MARCA. South Korea’s star players include Son Heung-min and Kang-in Lee, while Czechia relies on Patrik Schick and Pavel Šulc, as noted by Sports Illustrated.

Both teams will return to action in the following weeks, with Czechia facing South Africa on June 18 and South Korea meeting Mexico in Guadalajara on the same date, according to Sports Illustrated and USA Today. The group stage concludes on June 25, with Czechia facing Mexico and South Korea taking on South Africa, potentially determining their path to the knockout rounds, according to Sports Illustrated.