Korea Republic vs Czechia Live Score: 2-1 Final

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Korea Republic

FIFA #25

VS

22:00 ET · 11 JUN 2026

Estadio Guadalajara (Guadalajara)

Czechia

FIFA #43

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Korea Republic vs Czechia Live Score

Full time: South Korea beat Czechia 2-1 in Match 2.

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Live Match Stats

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Lineups

Official starting lineups are usually confirmed close to kickoff. Projected lineups and team news continue in the report below.

Head To Head

Head-to-head notes, recent meetings, and match outlook are included in the editorial report below the live score card.

Korea Republic vs Czechia Live Score Final

Korea Republic vs Czechia finished 2-1 after a second-half comeback. Ladislav Krejci scored first for Czechia, Hwang In-beom equalised, and Oh Hyeon-gyu won the match for South Korea.

The result puts South Korea level with Mexico on three points in Group A. Mexico stay first on goal difference, South Korea sit second, Czechia drop to third, and South Africa remain fourth after the opening two matches.

Korea Republic vs Czechia is Group A Match 2 at FIFA World Cup 2026. The fixture is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Estadio Guadalajara, with kickoff listed at 22:00 ET. It follows Mexico vs South Africa and can shape the group before the second matchday starts. FWCTimes will track live score, commentary, stats, projected lineups, and H2H updates from the same match hub.

Korea Republic arrive with a confirmed 26-player World Cup squad led by Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in, and Lee Jae-sung. Czechia enter under Miroslav Koubek with Schick, Soucek, Hlozek, and Sulc central to the match plan, with Patrik Schick, Tomas Soucek, Adam Hlozek, and Pavel Sulc giving them a strong European spine. The match looks balanced because Korea have sharper transition speed, while Czechia carry more size and set-piece threat. Both teams need points before facing Mexico and South Africa.

Korea Republic vs Czechia Match Preview

Korea Republic should try to control rhythm through midfield pressure and wide rotations. Hong Myung-bo has enough experience to build around Son, Kim Min-jae, and Lee Kang-in without turning the match into a track meet. Korea’s best route is quick ball circulation, early support around the striker, and clean pressing after turnovers. If they move Czechia’s back line side to side, the match can tilt toward their tempo.

Czechia will likely keep the game more direct. Koubek’s squad has aerial power, midfield height, and a proven finisher in Schick. Soucek gives them late box arrivals and defensive set-piece control. If Czechia slow Korea’s counters and win territory from dead balls, they can make this a low-margin opener.

Korea Republic vs Czechia Stats and Form

The live stats panel will remain at zero until kickoff. Once the match starts, the widget will update possession, shots, corners, fouls, cards, passes, and pass accuracy. Pre-match numbers still show the basic shape of the contest. Korea Republic sit higher in the FIFA ranking, while Czechia bring a dangerous tournament profile after returning to the World Cup.

Korea’s squad gives them a clear attacking reference through Son and Lee Kang-in. Czechia’s strength sits in the central lane, where Soucek, Schick, and Kral can turn second balls into pressure. The match should depend on who controls restarts and counter-pressure. A draw would keep both teams alive, but a win would change Group A pressure before Mexico’s second fixture.

Korea Republic Team News

Korea Republic have already announced their 26-player World Cup squad. Son Heung-min leads the group, while Kim Min-jae anchors the defence and Lee Kang-in gives the attack creative edge. Lee Jae-sung adds experience between midfield and the forward line. The squad balance points toward a controlled 4-2-3-1 or a flexible 4-3-3.

Hong can use Son from the left or through the centre, depending on the match plan. Korea need runners close to him because Czechia can defend crosses well. Hwang In-beom and Park Yong-woo should help protect the middle if selected. Official starters will replace projected names inside the Lineups tab on matchday.

Czechia Team News

Czechia are working from a provisional 29-player squad before the final cut. Schick, Soucek, Hlozek, Sulc, Kovar, Krejci, and Vitik are among the key names in the group. Koubek has a squad built for physical control, but he also has enough attacking support around Schick. The final matchday group is now reflected through the official lineups and bench record.

Czechia can play with a back three or shift into a more standard back four. The choice may depend on how Koubek wants to handle Korea’s wide pace. Soucek gives them height on both boxes, while Schick can punish loose marking with one clear chance. Their biggest concern is defending Korea’s first pass after turnovers.

Projected Lineups

These lineups are projected from current squad information and tactical fit. They are not official team sheets. Confirmed XIs usually arrive closer to kickoff, so the widget will update when matchday teams are released. Late selection questions are now replaced by the confirmed team-sheet and final match report.

Head to Head Record

Korea Republic and Czechia do not share a long modern head-to-head record. The tracked senior meetings split one win each, with both matches played as friendlies. Korea won 2-1 away in 2016, while Czechia won 5-0 in 2001. The World Cup meeting in Guadalajara will be their first match on the tournament stage.

The H2H record does not offer a clear favorite because the meetings sit far apart. Current squad profile matters more than old results. Korea have the higher ranking and stronger transition threat. Czechia have the physical edge and a striker who can decide tight matches.

Key Players to Watch

Korea Republic – Son Heung-min

Son remains Korea’s most decisive attacker. He can start wide, drift inside, or lead the line if Hong wants more pace behind Czechia’s centre-backs. Korea need his timing in transition because Czechia will protect central areas. His first duel against Coufal or Vitik could set the attacking tone.

Korea Republic – Kim Min-jae

Kim gives Korea the defensive base needed against Schick. He must win aerial duels, cover space behind the full-backs, and organise the box during set pieces. If Korea defend high, his recovery speed becomes vital. His matchup with Schick is the clearest individual battle.

Czechia – Patrik Schick

Schick gives Czechia a penalty-box finisher and a strong outlet for direct attacks. He can hold the ball, attack crosses, and finish from limited service. Korea cannot allow him clean first contact near the six-yard area. Czechia will look for him whenever they win territory.

Czechia – Tomas Soucek

Soucek brings leadership, height, and late runs into the box. He can turn corners and free kicks into Czechia’s best scoring route. Korea must track him beyond the first ball because he attacks rebounds well. His duel with Korea’s double pivot could decide midfield control.

Live Stream and Match Coverage

The live stream section will point readers toward official broadcaster information when regional listings are confirmed. TV and streaming rights vary by country, so matchday coverage should be checked through official local broadcasters. The live score widget will track match events for readers following without video. That includes goals, cards, substitutions, commentary, stats, and H2H data.

Group A Standings

Group A now has Mexico and Korea Republic on three points after the first two matches. This second match completed the opening round of the group. A Korea win would put pressure on Mexico before their next fixture. A Czechia win would give Koubek’s side a strong platform before facing South Africa.

Track the full World Cup standings as Group A updates through the tournament.

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