South Korea weather Czech storm to set up blockbuster Mexico FIFA World Cup clash

South Korea won their opening 2026 World Cup match against Czechia 2-1, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the decisive winner in the 80th minute. The Czechs had taken a shock lead early in the second half through Ladislav Krejci's header from a corner, but Hwang In-beom equalized in the 67th minute. South Korea will next face co-hosts Mexico.