Live score: South Korea 2-1 Czech Republic at the 2026 World Cup

Match information: South Korea vs. Czech Republic

• Time:09:00 AM on June 12, 2026, Vietnam time
• Location:Zapopan, Mexico
• Tournament:Group A - 2026 World Cup Finals
• Live football stream link: VTV3,VTV6,FPTPlay,TV360

Match report between South Korea and the Czech Republic - Score: 2-1

90+6th minute: Yellow card for Lee Gi Hyuk

Lee Gi Hyuk was cautioned with a yellow card by the referee for a foul.

90+3 minutes: Sadilek fails to beat Kim Seung Gyu

The Czech Republic is attacking relentlessly. Sadilek shoots towards the far corner, but the South Korean goalkeeper makes a precise save.

90th minute: 6 minutes are added to the second half.

The fourth official announced that there would be 6 minutes of added time in the second half.

87th minute: Kim Min Jae was lucky to escape foul.

Kim Min Jae made a shaky move, but the Czech Republic failed to capitalize on it to create any danger.

82nd minute: The goal line saves South Korea.

Adam Hlozek gave the South Korean defense a scare with a clever shot, but Kim Seung Gyu intervened just in time before the ball crossed the line.

80th minute: Goal for South Korea

Oh Hyeon Gyu appeared at the right moment in the penalty area and made a successful cut-in shot, giving South Korea a 2-1 lead.

77th minute: Czech Republic's hopes dashed.

Tomas Soucek headed the ball into the net against South Korea, but the Czech Republic's joy was short-lived as the referee ruled the situation offside.

74th minute: Danger for South Korea

South Korea played quite adventurously in their own half. If the Czech Republic players had made better use of their pressing, the European team could have easily scored a second goal.

69th minute: South Korea makes a substitution.

Son Heung Min did not continue playing. Oh Hyeon Gyu was brought on as a substitute for the South Korean captain.

67th minute: Hwang In Beom scores.

The South Korean midfielder showed excellent ball control in the decisive moment, scoring the equalizer to make it 1-1 for the Asian representatives.

65th minute: Both coaches make adjustments.

South Korea brought on Hwang Hee Chan after conceding a goal, aiming to increase attacking pressure. The Czech Republic also made three substitutions to maintain their advantage.

59th minute: Krejci scores with a header.

Ladislav Krejci rose high to head the ball powerfully past Kim Seung Gyu's outstretched hand. The Czech Republic took a 1-0 lead.

56th minute: Son Heung Min misses a golden opportunity.

Son Heung-min had plenty of space to break through and face Kovar one-on-one. However, his final shot couldn't beat the Czech goalkeeper.

49th minute: Kovar saves the day for the Czech Republic.

South Korea nearly scored the opening goal early in the second half, but goalkeeper Kovar made a quick save.

46th minute: The second half begins.

The two teams returned to the court. South Korea kicked off after the break.

45+3 minutes: The two teams are tied 0-0 after the first half.

The first half ended goalless. South Korea and the Czech Republic shared the points after the first 45 minutes.

45+1 minute: Son Heung Min misses a chance to open the scoring.

The South Korean captain had a clear chance in front of goal, but his close-range shot missed the center of the ball.

45th minute: There are 3 minutes of added time.

The first half was extended by 3 minutes.

39th minute: Son Heung Min's shot goes wide of the post.

Son Heung Min unleashed a shot from the edge of the penalty area, the ball narrowly missing the left post.

38th minute: Son Heung Min's long-range shot is unsuccessful.

The South Korean captain received the ball and unleashed a long-range shot, but it was inaccurate as the ball flew over the crossbar.

30th minute: The pressure intensifies.

Neither team played as cautiously as before. South Korea and the Czech Republic increased the pressure in the final minutes of the first half in an attempt to score.

27th minute: The pace of the game has slowed down noticeably.

Both teams slowed down after the halftime break. Safety was prioritized, resulting in attacks that lacked the speed and sharpness to create real danger.

22nd minute: Czech Republic puts pressure on with a set piece.

Set pieces are a notable weapon for the Czech Republic. In the recent situation, the white-shirted team sent the ball into the penalty area, causing the South Korean defense to react quite awkwardly.

17th minute: South Korea wastes a set-piece opportunity.

South Korea had fairly regular set-piece opportunities, but Lee Kang In's free kick at this minute wasn't accurate enough to pose a real threat.

14th minute: Lee Kang In creates a stir.

Lee Kang In unleashed a powerful long-range shot, the ball was very dangerous, but goalkeeper Kovar made a timely diving save.

12th minute: South Korea's chance slips away.

Lee Jae Sung was in the Czech Republic penalty area but his control was not good. Son Heung Min then took a quick shot, but the ball was blocked by the opposing defender.

9th minute: South Korea fails to capitalize on a free kick.

Son Heung-min delivered a cross into the dangerous area, but the Czech Republic's defensive wall played attentively and defused the situation.

8th minute: Ladislav Krejci fouls Lee Kang In

Lee Kang In was fouled from behind by the Czech Republic captain after a dribble. South Korea was awarded a free kick in a position where they could launch an attack.

Minute 3: Son Heung Min is caught offside.

Son Heung-min's burst of speed caught the attention of the Czech Republic defense, but the referee blew the whistle for offside.

Minute 2: Czech Republic pushes its formation higher.

Right after the opening whistle, the Czech Republic proactively pushed their formation forward and moved the ball into South Korea's half in an attempt to control the tempo of the game.

Minute 00: The match officially begins.

The ball was put back into play after the referee's whistle. Both teams began to play, with the midfield area quickly becoming a hot spot.

Football match preview: South Korea vs. Czech Republic

The clash between South Korea and the Czech Republic promises to be an exciting contest between two distinct football styles. South Korea excels in speed, agility, and quick transitions, while the Czech Republic has an advantage in physique, one-on-one challenges, and aerial play.

South Korea enters the 2026 World Cup with great confidence after an impressive qualifying campaign. The team maintained an unbeaten record in the Asian qualifiers, further solidifying their position as one of the most consistent representatives in the region.

The focal point for South Korea remains Son Heung-min. Despite being 33 years old, the South Korean captain still possesses speed, experience, and the ability to create breakthroughs in crucial situations. If there is space behind the Czech Republic's defense, Son could absolutely become the difference-maker.

On the other side of the pitch, the Czech Republic places high hopes on Patrik Schick. This striker possesses excellent positioning, finishing, and aerial ability, and is particularly dangerous in set pieces. This is also a point that the South Korean defense needs to be especially wary of.

The match is likely to be closely contested. South Korea may take the initiative to control possession, while the Czech Republic will wait for opportunities from counter-attacks, free kicks, and corner kicks.

Predicting the score for South Korea vs Czech Republic

Both teams have their own strengths, and it won't be easy to create a dominant performance. A draw is a reasonable outcome.

Predicted score: South Korea 1-1 Czech Republic.