South Korea

South Korea

2nd in FIFA World Cup
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Odds for all 48 teams to advance from their group through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.

South Korea hero Hwang In-Beom relishing Mexico clash after opening win South Korea hero Hwang In-Beom relishing Mexico clash after opening win

After South Korea's opening win over Czechia at the World Cup, Hwang In-Beom now can't wait for their next game -- against co-hosts Mexico.

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FIFA defends attendance figure amidst empty seats for South Korea vs. Czechia FIFA defends attendance figure amidst empty seats for South Korea vs. Czechia

FIFA insists the attendance figure for the World Cup clash between South Korea and Czech Republic was accurate after pictures appeared to show thousands of empty seats.

World Cup 2026 today: Live updates and news -- as it happened on June 12 World Cup 2026 today: Live updates and news -- as it happened on June 12

It's day two of the World Cup, and after wins for Mexico and South Korea last night, you can follow all the latest news from the tournament with ESPN.

Are South Korea the best team in Group A? Are South Korea the best team in Group A?

Are South Korea the best team in Group A?

Hwang In-Beom: South Korea 'dominated' Czechia Hwang In-Beom: South Korea 'dominated' Czechia

Hwang In-Beom: South Korea 'dominated' Czechia

South Korea produce stirring revival to get off to winning start at FIFA World Cup South Korea produce stirring revival to get off to winning start at FIFA World Cup

For the first time since 2010, South Korea won their opening game at the FIFA World Cup.

Korea Republic storm back against Czechia Korea Republic storm back against Czechia

Two goals inside 15 minutes sees Korea Republic overcome a 1-0 deficit against Group A opponents Czechia.

South Korea overcome Czechia via Hwang In-Beom's brilliant display South Korea overcome Czechia via Hwang In-Beom's brilliant display

Hwang In-Beom leads South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over Czechia in the World Cup in a game played in front of hundreds of empty seats at Mexico's Guadalajara Stadium.

Group A at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know Group A at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know

Group A at the 2026 World Cup features Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. Find out more about their history at the World Cup.

FIFA World Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Mexico 1 +2 3
2 South Korea 1 +1 3
3 Czechia 1 -1 0
4 South Africa 1 -2 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
6 Hwang In-Beom 1 1 1
18 Oh Hyeon-Gyu 1 1 0
1 Kim Seung-Gyu 0 1 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
19 Lee Kang-In 1 1 0
6 Hwang In-Beom 1 1 1
1 Kim Seung-Gyu 0 1 0