Korea Looking to Take Care of Business in Opener vs. Czechia
South Korea seeks three points to improve its chances of reaching the round of 32 in the expanded 48-team tournament, coach Hong Myung-bo said.
- South Korea and Czechia open their Group A play at Estadio Guadalajara at 8 p.m. Thursday local time, marking the start of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns in Mexico.
- To prepare for matches at Estadio Guadalajara, situated 1,500 meters above sea level, South Korea trained in Salt Lake City for three weeks to acclimate to the thin air.
- Czechia's attack features Patrik Schick, an agile 191-centimeter forward with 26 goals in 53 international matches, while South Korea relies on captain Son Heung-min against the 41st-ranked European side.
- South Korea, playing in their 11th consecutive World Cup, aims for a win to set the tone early; collecting three points is crucial for advancing to the Round of 32.
- With the FIFA World Cup expanded to 48 nations, fans seeking to watch in person face ticket prices starting at $463 for available seats at the venue.
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South Korea vs. Czechia Prediction: 2026 FIFA World Cup Preview and Pick
South Korea vs. Czechia Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan, Mexico Thursday, 10:00 p.m. ET The World Cup is finally here, and on the opening day of the tournament, I am turning my attention away from the home nations and towards a side I believe are being underrated heading into the competition. That comes in the Group A clash between South Korea and the Czech Republic. Manager Hong Myung-bo is back for his second spell in charge of South Korea after …
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