FIFA World Cup 2026 results: 12 June scores, match reports and highlights
South Korea secured a 2-1 victory against the Czech Republic in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The win places South Korea at the top of their group alongside Mexico, who defeated South Africa in the tournament opener.
Why it matters
The FIFA World Cup is the world's most-watched sporting event, and early group stage results significantly impact the tournament trajectory for participating nations.
South Korea got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating the Czech Republic 2-1 on Friday AEST after finally converting some of the many chances they created.
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