When is South Korea vs Czechia at World Cup 2026?

South Korea vs Czechia is scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026 at 02:00 UTC at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara.

What group are South Korea and Czechia in?

Both teams are in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Where is South Korea vs Czechia being played?

The match is at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, which has a capacity of 49,850 seats.

What are the FIFA rankings for South Korea and Czechia?

South Korea is ranked #22 and Czechia is ranked #36 in the FIFA World Rankings.

Group Stage · Group A

South Korea vs Czechia

Friday, June 12, 2026 · 02:00 UTC · Estadio Akron, Guadalajara

South Korea

Taegeuk Warriors

FIFA Ranking#22

CoachHong Myung-bo

Key PlayerSon Heung-min

WC Appearances11

Best FinishSemi-Finals (2002)

ExpectationsCompetitive

South Korea's 2002 semi-final run remains one of the greatest stories in World Cup history. Son Heung-min leads a talented squad looking to recreate that magic.

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Czechia

Národní tým

FIFA Ranking#36

CoachIvan Hašek

Key PlayerPatrik Schick

WC Appearances2

Best FinishRunners-up (1934, 1962 as Czechoslovakia)

ExpectationsDark Horse

Czechia return to the World Cup for the first time since 2006, carrying the legacy of Czechoslovakia's two World Cup finals. Patrik Schick leads the attack.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

South KoreaFIFA RankingCzechia

#22 - #36

South KoreaWC AppearancesCzechia

11 - 2

Group A Context

Mexico aims to finally break the Round of 16 curse on home soil, while Czechia add European quality to a well-balanced group.

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Venue

Estadio Akron

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico · Capacity: 49,850

Known as "El Volcán" (The Volcano), this modern stadium is home to Chivas, Mexico's most popular club. The crater-like design creates an intense atmosphere.

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