Hwang In-Beom Leads South Korea to 2-1 World Cup Win
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- Hwang In-Beom scored a goal and provided an assist in South Korea's 2-1 comeback win over Czechia in the 2026 World Cup group match in Guadalajara.
- South Korea equalized in the 67th minute after Hwang's goal and then took the lead in the 80th minute with a cross to Oh Hyeon-Gyu, who scored the decisive goal.
- Hong Myung-bo praised his team's resilience, saying the win was positive because the players "did not give up" after a difficult first half.
- Czechia had taken the lead in the 59th minute via a header from captain Ladislav Krejcí after a long throw-in.
- Son Heung-Min attempted to become South Korea's top World Cup goal scorer but missed a chance in the first half and had a close‑range shot saved in the second half.
- Miroslav Koubek (Czechia coach) acknowledged that his team may have won if not for "some mistakes" and noted a disallowed offside header by Tomás Soucek.
- Guadalajara Stadium had an announced attendance of 44,985 out of a 45,664 capacity, with many empty seats and FIFA president Gianni Infantino present.
Why it matters: It gives South Korea a crucial three points, ending a 16‑year opening‑round win drought and reinforcing their reputation for beating European sides, while Czechia stays winless, highlighting the cost of missed set‑piece chances and defensive lapses and underscores the importance of disciplined defending in future matches.
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