🇰🇷 South Korea vs Czechia 🇨🇿
South Korea 2-1 Czechia (full time). Goals: Ladislav Krejčí 59', Hwang In-beom 67', Oh Hyeon-gyu 80'. The match aired in Spanish in the US free on Telemundo and streamed on Peacock.
Match recap
South Korea came from behind to beat Czechia 2-1 at the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, taking their first three points in Group A. Czechia led in the 59th minute through a header from captain Ladislav Krejčí off a long throw-in, but South Korea responded with control of the ball: Hwang In-beom equalized in the 67th and Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winner in the 80th. The Koreans dominated with 61.7% possession and 1.84 expected goals to Czechia's 0.81, with Lee Kang-in completing all 37 of his attempted passes. South Korea face Mexico on June 18, while Czechia take on South Africa the same day.
Where it aired in Spanish
The match aired in Spanish on Telemundo, free over the air, and streamed on Peacock. Each team's next game airs on the same channels.
The teams
South Korea reach the 2026 World Cup through AFC and have been drawn into Group A alongside Mexico, South Africa and Czechia. South Korea have yet to win a World Cup, and a strong group stage would already be a notable run.
Czechia reach the 2026 World Cup through UEFA and have been drawn into Group A alongside Mexico, South Africa and South Korea. Czechia have yet to win a World Cup, and a strong group stage would already be a notable run.
The venue
The match is played at Estadio Akron in Zapopan (Guadalajara), a 48,071-capacity venue that FIFA refers to as Estadio Guadalajara during the tournament. The nearest major airport is Guadalajara (GDL). FIFA enforces a clear-bag policy at every venue, so plan to travel light and arrive early to get through security.
Estadio Akron →Frequently asked questions
How did South Korea vs Czechia end?+
South Korea 2-1 Czechia (full time). Goals: Ladislav Krejčí 59', Hwang In-beom 67', Oh Hyeon-gyu 80'.
Where can I watch South Korea vs Czechia in Spanish?+
In Spanish in the US, the match airs free over the air on Telemundo, on Universo on cable, and streams on Peacock. Telemundo is the easiest free option.
What time does South Korea vs Czechia kick off?+
Kickoff is at 8:00 PM CT, 10:00 PM ET, 11:00 PM ART (Mexico, US Eastern and Argentina times). Check the timezone table above for your exact local time.
Is South Korea vs Czechia free to watch?+
Yes, if it airs on Telemundo over the air you can watch it free with an antenna. Universo (cable) and Peacock (streaming) are paid options that also carry it in Spanish.
What channel is the match on in Spanish?+
Telemundo or Universo on TV, and Peacock for streaming, all with Spanish-language commentary.
Where is South Korea vs Czechia played?+
At Estadio Akron in Zapopan (Guadalajara).
Who is favourite in South Korea vs Czechia?+
Group matches are tight; see the "what to expect" section above for the head-to-head context.
Diego Salcedo is a bilingual football writer based in Houston. He breaks down matches, tactics and the talking points of every World Cup matchday, following South American and European football closely for over a decade.
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