Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea's 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup

Summary

South Korea staged a comeback to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener with goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu in Guadalajara.

Key Points
  • Hwang In-beom scored and assisted in South Korea's 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in the 2026 World Cup.
  • The Czech Republic took the lead through Ladislav Krejci before South Korea equalized and then took the lead.
  • South Korea controlled possession and outshot the Czech Republic, led by star forward Son Heung-min.
  • The match took place at Guadalajara Stadium with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in attendance.
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