World Cup 2026 / South Korea vs Czechia: Date, stadium, kick-off time and broadcast channel for the opening match

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Mohamed Rek

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South Korea and Czechia face off in the opening matchday of Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here’s all you need to know about this clash: date, kick-off time, venue, TV broadcast, and head-to-head record.

The second fixture of the 2026 World Cup will see South Korea take on Czechia in Group A, just hours after the tournament’s opener between Mexico and South Africa.

This 23rd edition of the World Cup is set to make history, bringing together 48 national teams for the first time—up from 32 in previous tournaments. The event will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

South Korea will face Czechia on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 02:00 GMT, in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Both teams compete in Group A alongside Mexico and South Africa, aiming to kick off their World Cup campaigns in style.

On the officiating side, FIFA’s Referees Committee has appointed Egyptian referee Amin Omar to take charge of the match. He will be assisted by compatriots Mahmoud Abou El-Regal and Ahmed Hossam Taha, while Mahmoud Achour will serve as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

Which channels will broadcast South Korea vs Czechia?

The match will be broadcast on a variety of channels and platforms worldwide, including:

What does the head-to-head history say?

Past encounters between South Korea and Czechia reveal a balanced record. In three meetings, each side has claimed one victory, while one match ended in a draw.

The first clash, held in 1998, finished in a 2-2 draw. Czechia then dominated the next meeting, cruising to a 5-0 win in 2001. South Korea had the final say, winning the most recent encounter 2-1 in 2016.

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