South Korea secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Czechia in their opening match of the World Cup, competing in Group A. The game remained scoreless until the second half, when Oh Hyeon-gyu broke the deadlock for South Korea. Shortly after, Hwang In-beom extended the lead, putting South Korea ahead 2-0. Czechia managed to pull one goal back, but were unable to equalize. The win marks a positive start for South Korea in their campaign to advance from the group stage. The match showcased a competitive contest with late drama as Czechia pushed for a leveller.