South Korea rallied from behind to beat Czechia in a dramatic Group A opener on the World Cup’s first day, with goals from Hwang In-Beom and Oh Hyeon-Gyu sealing the comeback.
Czechia had taken an early lead against run of play, forcing Korean manager adjustments at halftime to push fullbacks higher and compress midfield passing lanes.
Hwang equalized with a driven shot from the edge of the penalty area before Oh headed the winner late in the second half amid sustained Korean pressure.
The result positions South Korea favorably in a group where goal difference may decide advancement if favorites drop points later.
The tournament features 48 teams competing across 16 host cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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