Hwang In-Beom Sparks South Korea’s 2-1 Comeback Win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup
Hwang In-beom scored and assisted as South Korea overturned a Czech Republic lead, with 44,985 announced at Guadalajara Stadium.
- South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in their Group opener on Thursday night, rallying from a deficit in a match played in Guadalajara, Mexico.
- Early missed scoring chances by Son Heung-Min left South Korea scoreless until Czech captain Ladislav Krejci headed home in the 59th minute following a long throw-in into the penalty area.
- Hwang In-Beom equalized in the 67th with a composed finish, faking a shot to clear two Czech players. Substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the decisive goal in the 80th from a cross by Hwang.
- Korea successfully defended their lead after trailing 20 minutes earlier, securing three points in Group A. Mexico leads on goal difference while the Czech Republic and South Africa must improve their standings.
- A hydration break disrupted the game's tempo, mirroring conditions in the Mexico versus South Africa match played earlier Thursday in Mexico City during the tournament opener.
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Former Vancouver Whitecaps player steals the show for South Korea at FIFA World Cup
Former Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Hwang In-Beom was the star of the show on the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The South Korean was named Player of the Match after his country’s thrilling 2-1 win over Czechia in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Thursday. The 29-year-old from Daejeon scored in the 67th minute to level the score 1-1, showing incredible poise under pressure. > Goal from @WhitecapsFC legend Hwang In-Beom 🇰🇷 pic.twitter.com/zZB…
At the World Cup South Korea won the first group match against the Czech Republic. The match in Guadalajara ended 2:1.
Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea's 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night. After a lackluster first half in which both teams were jeered as they left the field, the Czech Republic took the lead in the 59th minute on a header by captain Ladislav Krejci after a long throw-in into the penalty area. South Korea equalized in the 67th, w…
Hwang and Oh strike as South Korea fight back to sink Czech Republic
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