The Czech Republic returned to the FIFA World Championship stage after a 20-year absence, opening their campaign with a 0-0 draw against South Korea. The match, part of Group A, took place at a stadium in Zapopan, Guadalajara, Mexico. The game marked the Czech team’s first World Championship appearance since 2006. Forward Patrik Schick led the attack for the Czech Republic, while Jakub Sojka was on standby. The match commenced at 4:00 AM Central European Time on Friday. Fans followed the action through live online coverage. This result sets the stage for the Czech Republic’s remaining group stage matches.