The South Korea national football team won 2-1 against the Czech Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kim Seung-gyu's late saves were key to the victory.

What was the result of the game?

South Korea won the first game and tops Group A. The Czech Republic took the lead with Ladislav Krejčí's goal in the 14th minute, but South Korea equalized with Hwang In-beom's goal in the 22nd minute. Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal in the 35th minute.

How was Kim Seung-gyu's performance?

Kim Seung-gyu made a crucial save against Adam Hložek's shot in the 37th minute. He also made another save against Michal Sadílek's shot in stoppage time. The Czech coach praised Kim Seung-gyu's performance.

What's next for South Korea?

South Korea will face Mexico in the next game. The result of the game will have a big impact on South Korea's chances of advancing to the next round.

Which players stood out in the game?

Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu made significant contributions to South Korea's win. Kim Seung-gyu's saves were also crucial to the victory. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | June 12, 2026 | Czech Republic | 2-1 win |