South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1 in the second match of opening day at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The result gave the Asian side three points in its opening group-stage fixture.
The contest was part of a packed schedule on the tournament’s first day of competition. South Korea took an early advantage and held off a Czech comeback attempt in the closing minutes.
Czechia, making its World Cup appearance, pushed for an equalizer late in the match but could not find a second goal. The 2-1 scoreline reflected a competitive encounter between two evenly matched squads.
Both teams will continue group play in the coming days as the expanded 48-team tournament progresses. South Korea’s victory provided momentum ahead of its remaining fixtures in the first round.
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https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/world-cup-2026-schedule-times-dates/