South Korea secured a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match, with Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winning goal. The victory was sealed with Oh Hyeon-gyu's goal.

What was the outcome of the match?

South Korea was trailing 1-0 against the Czech Republic. However, consecutive goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu led to a 2-1 comeback win.

What was Oh Hyeon-gyu's winning goal like?

Oh Hyeon-gyu received a pass from Hwang In-beom and scored the winning goal. This goal led to South Korea's 2-1 win.

How was the second half of the match?

In the second half, South Korea successfully defended against the Czech Republic's attacks and maintained their lead. The Czech Republic's players created several scoring opportunities, but South Korea's defense was strong.

DateOpponentResult
June 12, 2026Czech Republic2-1 win