QtrendsSouth Korea stage late comeback to beat Czech Republic on World Cup opening day
South Korea mounted a dramatic late comeback to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 on the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hwang's sublime goal sparked the turnaround after the Czechs had taken an early lead through a set-piece. The match was widely praised for South Korea's fighting spirit and technical quality. The result puts South Korea in a strong position in Group A.
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South Korea fight back to beat Czech Republic
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