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This match is one of the 72 group-stage fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pitting two of the four teams in Group A against each other. Every group plays six matches over roughly two weeks, with the top two finishers in each of the 12 groups advancing directly to the Round of 32 — where the knockout bracket begins. The eight best third-placed teams across all groups also progress, so even a third-place finish can be enough to keep a campaign alive.

South Korea enter the 2026 World Cup with a proud tradition of Asian football excellence and a burning desire to recapture the magic of their remarkable 2002 run to the semifinals. Czechia, formerly the Czech Republic, have a rich footballing heritage that includes reaching the Euro 1996 final and winning Euro 1976 as Czechoslovakia.

South Korea: South Korea's greatest World Cup moment came in 2002 as co-hosts, when they reached the semifinals under Guus Hiddink, defeating Spain and Italy along the way before losing to Germany. Czechia: As Czechoslovakia, the nation reached the World Cup final twice, in 1934 and 1962.

The match is scheduled at Guadalajara Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico. Kickoff is scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026 at 02:00 AM (22:00 ET).