South Korea beat Czechia 2–1 as Asia stays unbeaten against Europe

South Korea open with a 2–1 comeback win over Czechia

Your team left it late and made it count. South Korea 2–1 Czechia in the World Cup opener on June 11, with Son Heung-min and Hwang In-beom dragging the game back after going behind (1) (2). The passing was dominant, the finish was ruthless. Hwang, who was an injury doubt heading into the tournament, ran the midfield and has already turned his attention to Mexico.

Asia is undefeated against Europe so far

Four matches, zero European wins. South Korea beat Czechia 2–1. Japan drew 2–2 with the Netherlands, Daichi Kamada scoring late (1) (2). Australia beat Turkey 2–0, goalkeeper Patrick Beach making eight saves (2). Qatar held Switzerland 1–1 (2). That is not a fluke. It is a pattern.

Mexico up next with the group on the line

South Korea and Mexico both sit on three points at the top of Group A, separated only by goal difference. The co-hosts are next. A win and your team is in the driver's seat for the knockout stage. Hwang In-beom has already said he is ready for it.

Fan-reaktioner

The wider World Cup mood is giddy disbelief. Fans on Reddit are calling the opening week pure chaos: Spain held 0–0 by Cabo Verde, Brazil and Belgium both scraping 1–1 draws against Morocco and Egypt. The underdog energy has everyone hooked. Read the thread.