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Czechia and South Korea share Group A at the 2026 World Cup and meet in the group stage. Both sides are fighting to reach the knockouts. On the FIFA ranking, South Korea are the favourite — a 20-place gap.
Czechia - South Korea will be played on Thursday 11th June 2026 at 22:00 ET in Estadio Akron, Guadalajara. ✓ Officially confirmed.
| Czechia 🇨🇿 | Metric | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| #42 | FIFA Ranking | #22 |
| Group A | Group | Group A |
| UEFA | Confederation | AFC |
| Ivan Hašek | Head coach | Hong Myung-bo |
| 10 | WC appearances | 12 |
| Runner-up (1934, 1962 as Czechoslovakia) | Best WC | Fourth place (2002) |
First World Cup appearance as Czechia since 2006. With Schick (Leverkusen), Souček (West Ham), Hložek and Coufal, a solid squad. In Group A, fighting for second place with South Korea and Mexico. Round of 16 is the realistic goal.
Ten consecutive World Cups. With Son Heung-min (Tottenham), Lee Kang-in (PSG) and Hwang Hee-chan, an experienced squad. Round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup. In Group A, advancing is very reachable; the quarter-final is the goal.
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Start predicting →Yes — Czechia and South Korea meet in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup (Group A).
On the FIFA world ranking, South Korea (#22) are favoured over Czechia (#42). The gap is 20 ranking places.
Czechia: Runner-up (1934, 1962 as Czechoslovakia) (10 World Cup appearances). South Korea: Fourth place (2002) (12 World Cup appearances).
Czechia are coached by Ivan Hašek. South Korea are coached by Hong Myung-bo.
Czechia play in Group A. South Korea play in Group A.
Last updated: 2026-06-07