South Korea overcome Czechia via Hwang In-Beom's brilliant display - ESPN
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Hwang In-Beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat Czechia 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night.
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South Korea coach hails team unity after comeback win over Czechs
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 11 : South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said his team had followed his pre-match instructions to the letter after they staged a 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic in their World Cup Group A opener on Thursday.
Czech coach Koubek says better team won after defeat by South Korea
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 11 : Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek praised his players for their effort in Thursday's World Cup opening loss to South Korea but said the better team won and his side needed to add more bite to the attack to stay in the tournament.
Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea's comeback win over the Czechia at the World Cup
Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat Czechia 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.
South Korea's Son chases history, Sojka starts for Czechs
June 12 : South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo named Son Heung-min to lead the attack against the Czech Republic in Thursday’s World Cup Group A clash, while their opponents have selected the inexperienced Alexandr Sojka in midfield.
South Korea snatch 2-1 win over Czech Republic in World Cup opener
GUADALAJARA, Mexico: South Korea rallied from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup Group A campaign, much to the delight of their fans and the sizeable local Mexican support they enjoyed in a festive Guadalajara on Thursday (Jun 11).
Aguirre proud as Mexico overcome nerves to win World Cup opener
MEXICO CITY, June 11 : Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said his side had overcome their opening-match nerves after beating nine-man South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup Group A opener at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, but warned they still had plenty to improve.
Quinones and Jimenez fire Mexico to opening World Cup win over nine-man South Africa
MEXICO CITY, June 11 : Mexico's Julian Quinones unleashed a spectacular strike and Raul Jimenez scored a header as the co-hosts beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 in their World Cup Group A opener at Estadio Azteca on Thursday, in a match where three players were sent off.