Group A
Thursday, 11 June 2026 · 20:00
Estadio Akron, Zapopan
Featured facts
South Korea
South Korea qualified for an 11th consecutive World Cup, the longest active streak by any Asian nation.
South Korea have scored in each of their last 3 World Cup matches, netting 5 goals in total.
South Korea have conceded in each of their last 3 World Cup matches, letting in 8 goals in total.
Hong Myung-bo returns to manage South Korea at the World Cup, 12 years after leading them in 2014.
Czech Republic
Czech Republic have lost their last 2 World Cup matches, conceding 4 goals.
Czech Republic have failed to score in each of their last 2 World Cup matches.
Czech Republic have scored in each of their last 7 international matches, going 4W-2D-1L with 17 goals scored and 8 conceded.
Czech Republic are unbeaten in their 4 internationals played in 2026 (2W-2D-0L).
Czech Republic are unbeaten in their last 6 international matches, going 4W-2D-0L with 16 goals scored and 6 conceded.
Czech Republic have conceded in each of their last 4 international matches, going 2W-2D-0L with 9 goals scored and 6 conceded.
Head-to-Head
South Korea and Czech Republic have never met at a FIFA World Cup. This will be their first World Cup encounter.
Head-to-head
At the World Cup
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South Korea wins
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Draws
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Czech Republic wins
First World Cup meeting.