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Group A • Group Stage • Match #2

🇰🇷 Korea Republic vs Czechia 🇨🇿

Thu Jun 11 2026 • Kickoff 17:00 CT • Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mexico

2026-06-11Kickoff 17:00 CTEstadio AkronGuadalajara, MexicoGroup AStatus: scheduled

Live score

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Match preview

Korea Republic vs Czechia — what to expect

Korea Republic meet Czechia in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. Both sides arrive with FIFA ranks of #22 and #39 respectively, making this a defining group-stage night. Coach Hong Myung-bo will set out Korea Republic, while Ivan Hašek leads Czechia — captained by Son Heung-min and Tomáš Souček.

Korea Republic face Czechia in Group A at Estadio Akron, Guadalajara. Kickoff 17:00 CT local. Expect a tight tactical contest with the result likely to shape the knockout-stage seeding for Group A.

Korea Republic vs Czechia live streaming

Streaming guide

Korea Republic vs Czechia streams live worldwide through FIFA's authorised broadcast partners. Below is the global TV and OTT lineup. For a deeper breakdown by country, see our where-to-watch hub or the live streaming directory.

Korea Republic vs Czechia TV channels (global)

Country / RegionOfficial broadcasters
United StatesFOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock
United KingdomBBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX
CanadaTSN, CTV, RDS (FR)
MexicoTelevisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX
IndiaSports18, JioCinema
PakistanTapmad, A Sports
AustraliaOptus Sport, SBS
MENAbeIN Sports MENA
BrazilGlobo, SporTV, CazéTV
GermanyARD, ZDF, MagentaTV
FranceTF1, M6, beIN Sports
SpainRTVE La 1, Movistar Plus+

FIFA's global broadcast partners hold rights in every territory. FOX (USA), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), beIN Sports (MENA) and the national rights holder in your country.

Korea Republic vs Czechia where to watch

Stadium & venue

Estadio Akron

Modern Guadalajara venue. Capacity: 49,850 (Guadalajara, Mexico).

Opened 2010. Home of Chivas.

Travel: Drive 30 min north of city centre.

Fan tips: Tequila tour in town before kickoff.

Full stadium guide →

Team news & predicted lineups

🇰🇷 Korea Republic predicted XI

Coach Hong Myung-bo is expected to set up in a 4-3-3, captained by Son Heung-min.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

🇨🇿 Czechia predicted XI

Coach Ivan Hašek likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Tomáš Souček.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

Tactical battle

Korea Republic approach

Son Heung-min leads the Taegeuk Warriors.

Czechia approach

Back at the World Cup after a long absence.

Head to head

H2H record

Full head-to-head record published 24 hours before kickoff.

Key players

Prediction

Our call

A competitive Group A fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Match stats

Possession

Live

Shots on target

Live

xG

Live

Corners

Live

Result, goals & highlights

Result

Final score will appear here after the full-time whistle.

Highlights

Official highlights will be linked here after the match via the FIFA+ rights holder in your region.

Other Group A fixtures

Korea Republic & Czechia — remaining fixtures

FAQ

What time does Korea Republic vs Czechia kick off?

17:00 CT on Thu Jun 11 2026.

Where is Korea Republic vs Czechia being played?

Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mexico.

How can I watch Korea Republic vs Czechia live?

Via the official rights holder in your country — see the broadcasters table and where-to-watch section above.

Who is favourite to win Korea Republic vs Czechia?

A competitive Group A fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Which group is Korea Republic vs Czechia in?

This is a Group A fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

How many caps and goals do the captains have?

Squad-level cap counts are confirmed when official squads are published — see the Korea Republic and Czechia squad pages.

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