World Cup 2026: South Korea Comes from Behind to Defeat Czech Republic with Second Goal

South Korea’s national football team scored a crucial second goal against the Czech Republic during their ongoing match at the Arakon Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, as part of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

The goal came in the 80th minute, with Hee-chan Hwang finding the net after a well-placed cross from the left side of the field.

⚽️🇰🇷 Hee-chan Hwang ignites the game with South Korea’s second goal!

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The Czech Republic initially took the lead with a goal from Ladislav Krejčí in the 59th minute. However, South Korea equalized through Hwang In-beom just eight minutes later before Hwang’s decisive strike secured their advantage.

Czech Republic Lineup Against South Korea in World Cup 2026

Goalkeeper: Matěj Kovář.

Defense: Štěpán Chaloupka, Rubén Hrubý, Jaroslav Zelený.

Midfield: Vladimír Coufal, Tomáš Souček, Alexander Sørloth, Ladislav Krejčí.

Attack: Patrik Schick.

South Korea Lineup Against Czech Republic in World Cup 2026

Goalkeeper: Kim Seung-kyu.

Defense: Ji Lee, Kim Min-jae, Han Bum-soo.

Midfield: Lee Tae-suk, Baek Seung-ho, Hwang In-beom, Young Woo-seok.

Attack: Jae-sung Lee, Son Heung-min, Kang In-lee.