⚽ FIFA World Cup 2026 – Today’s Schedule
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with an intriguing Group A clash as South Korea take on Czech Republic at Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan, Mexico. Both nations begin their World Cup journey on June 11 and will be aiming to secure a positive result in what could prove to be a decisive match in the race for a place in the knockout rounds.
With co-hosts Mexico and South Africa also competing in Group A, every point will be crucial. South Korea arrive in excellent form after an unbeaten qualification campaign, while Czech Republic return to the World Cup stage for the first time since 2006 and will be eager to make an impact.
South Korea vs Czech Republic Match Details
| Match | South Korea vs Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group A |
| Date | June 11, 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 10:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Estadio Guadalajara (Estadio Akron), Zapopan, Mexico |
| Stadium Capacity | 49,850 |
| Referee | Amin Mohammed (Egypt) |
| VAR | Mahmoud Ashour (Egypt) |
Fans around the world can follow live score updates, match statistics, team news, and key moments as the action unfolds in Guadalajara.
Live Score Update:
South Korea and Czechia are set for an exciting FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A clash in Guadalajara. Team news and confirmed lineups are now available, with Son Heung-min leading South Korea’s attack while Patrik Schick spearheads the Czechia frontline. Live score updates, goals, cards, and key match events will be updated as the action unfolds.
South Korea vs Czech Republic Live Stream and TV Channels
Supporters can watch the World Cup fixture through official broadcasters in their respective countries.
| Country | TV Channel |
|---|---|
| United States | FOX Sports 1 USA, fuboTV |
| United Kingdom | ITV 1 |
| South Korea | KBS 2 Korea |
| Czech Republic | CT Sport |
| Canada | TSN 1 |
The match is expected to attract a significant audience as both nations look to start their tournament with three valuable points.
South Korea vs Czechia Confirmed Lineups
| South Korea (4-3-3) | Czechia (3-4-3) |
|---|---|
| GK: Seung-Gyu Kim | GK: Matej Kovár |
| Han-Beom Lee | Ladislav Krejcí |
| Min-Jae Kim | Robin Hranác |
| Lee Gi-Hyuk | Stepán Chaloupek |
| Tae-Seok Lee | Tomáš Souček |
| Hwang In-beom | Jaroslav Zeleny |
| Seung-Ho Paik | Alexandr Sojka |
| Seol Young-Woo | Vladimír Coufal |
| Lee Jae-sung | Pavel Sulc |
| Son Heung-min | Lukás Provod |
| Lee Kang-in | Patrik Schick |
South Korea vs Czech Republic Head-to-Head Record
Despite being regular participants in international competitions, these teams have met only three times previously, all in friendly matches.
| Date | Match | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1998 | South Korea vs Czech Republic | 2-2 | Friendly |
| Aug 15, 2001 | Czech Republic vs South Korea | 5-0 | Friendly |
| Jun 5, 2016 | Czech Republic vs South Korea | 1-2 | Friendly |
The head-to-head record is perfectly balanced with one win each and one draw, adding extra intrigue to this World Cup encounter.
Match Preview and Prediction
South Korea enter the tournament with confidence after a strong qualifying campaign and boast a squad packed with international experience. The combination of Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, and Hwang Hee-chan provides creativity and pace in attack.
The Czech Republic, however, possess quality throughout their lineup and have several players competing in Europe’s top leagues. Patrik Schick’s finishing ability and Tomáš Souček’s leadership make them a dangerous opponent.
This match could be one of the most evenly contested fixtures in Group A. South Korea may hold a slight edge due to recent form and greater tournament experience, but Czech Republic have enough quality to cause problems.
Prediction: South Korea 2-1 Czech Republic