Czech Coach Koubek Says Better Team Won After Defeat by South Korea
- On Friday, June 12, 2026, South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in a FIFA World Cup Group A match at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, securing three crucial points.
- Following a balanced first 45 minutes, Ladislav Krejci gave the Czechs a 1-0 lead in the 60th minute, leaping highest to head home from a corner kick.
- Hwang In-beom leveled the score in the 67th minute, dancing past a defender outside the box and unleashing a curling strike into the top corner past goalkeeper Matej Kovar.
- The Taegeuk Warriors completed the comeback in the 80th minute when Oh Hyeong-gyu finished with lethal precision after a masterclass through-ball from Hwang.
- Mexico and South Korea sit tied at the top of Group A with three points each; on June 18, they clash in Guadalajara while the Czechs face South Africa in Atlanta.
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Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek said South Korea were better and faster, which is why they were beaten 2-1 in the first round of the World Cup group stage. "We made some mistakes, but we created chances, but our opponent was very fast. The better team won," the coach said at the post-match press conference. Ladislav Krejcí gave the Czechs the lead in the second half with a nice header, but Hwang Inbom equalized shortly after, and substitute…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Czech Republic coach Koubek says better team won after defeat by South Korea
Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek praised his players for their effort in Thursday’s World Cup opening loss to South Korea but said the better team won and his side needed to add more bite to the attack to stay in the tournament.
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