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South Korea and Czech Republic Lineups

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South Korea and the Czech Republic are set to play the first late-night match in the European time zone for the 2026 World Cup, hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Both teams are in Group A, which also includes co-hosts Mexico and South Africa. Mexico and South Africa have already faced off, with the "Aztecs" securing a 2-0 victory.

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South Korea enters this match with Heung-Min Son leading the attack, supported by Lee Kang-In and Inbeom Hwang. The midfield will feature a partnership between Paik Seung-ho, Lee Jaesung, and Lee Giyuk.

The Czech Republic, meanwhile, will rely on Patrik Schick up front, with Pavel Schulz and Lukáš Provod providing support. The central midfield duo will be Alexandr Sojka and Tomáš Souček, while Tomáš Coufal and Jaroslav Železný will start on the wings.

SOUTH KOREA: Kim S., Lee K., Kim M., Lee T., Seol, Lee G., Hwang, Paik, Lee J., Lee K., Son

CZECH REPUBLIC: Kovář, Coufal, Chaloupek, Krejčí, Železný, Provod, Souček, Sojka, Schick, Schulz

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