The South Korea national football team won their 2026 World Cup opener against Czech Republic with a 2-1 score. The match was broadcast live at 11am Korean time on the 12th, and the Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul was packed with people watching the game. From office workers who gave up their lunch break to foreign tourists visiting Korea, a diverse group of people wore red clothes and waved the Taegeukgi flag to cheer on the Korean team. When Czech Republic scored the first goal in the second half, the square fell silent for a moment, but when Hwang In-beom scored the equalizing goal and Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal, the crowd erupted in cheers. Even those who said interest in the World Cup was waning couldn't hide their joy at the thrilling comeback win. With this win, Korea secured 3 points in the first match of the group stage and prepared an important foundation for advancing to the round of 16. They will play against Mexico on the 19th and South Africa on the 25th in the remaining Group A matches. Hwang In-beom played a crucial role in the match, and Oh Hyeon-gyu's winning goal delighted Korean fans. Attention is focused on whether the South Korea national football team can show an even stronger performance in the next match.