Match Center: Korea Republic vs Czechia — FIFA World Cup 2026
Korea RepublicVS
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 · 02:00 UTC
CzechiaGroup A · Match 2•Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
Pre-Match
Prediction & Build-Up
Match Prediction
Winner pick: Korea Republic
KOR
50%
vs
Draw
16%
vs
CZE
34%
Model lean: Korea Republic. Venue context, travel load and matchup profiles are weighted from confirmed FIFA fixture data.
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings between the two sides
KOR wins
3
Draws
1
CZE wins
1
- 2024-07-17KOR 2 - 2 CZE · Continental FinalMOTM: Yuki Berg
- 2022-09-11KOR 0 - 1 CZE · FIFA WC QualifierMOTM: Leon Bouchard
- 2021-02-27CZE 1 - 2 KOR · Confederations CupMOTM: Carlos Hansen
- 2019-10-04KOR 1 - 0 CZE · Continental FinalMOTM: Sergio Silva
- 2018-03-24CZE 0 - 1 KOR · Confederations CupMOTM: Pierre Tanaka
Last 3 - Form Guide
Most recent results for each side
Korea RepublicWWW- 2026-03-10vs POR · FIFA WC Qualifier3-2
- 2026-02-15vs ESP · Nations League3-1
- 2026-01-20vs ESP · Continental Final1-0
CzechiaDDL- 2026-03-10vs ITA · Continental Final1-1
- 2026-02-15vs MEX · Continental Final1-1
- 2026-01-20vs FRA · FIFA WC Qualifier1-2
Recent Man-of-the-Match Form
Standout performers from related fixtures
MAR2026-05-10Achraf HakimiTransition outlet; chalked up a goal and seven duels won.
ARG2026-04-13Lionel MessiFree-kick goal and pre-assist for the second; ran the rhythm.- ARG2026-03-16Lionel MessiFree-kick goal and pre-assist for the second; ran the rhythm.
- ARG2026-02-19Lionel MessiFree-kick goal and pre-assist for the second; ran the rhythm.
Key Players to Watch
- KORKorea RepublicSon Heung-minLeft-sided finisher and transition runner
- KORKorea RepublicKim Min-jaeAggressive centre-back, controls depth
- CZECzechiaPatrik SchickLeft-footed striker, attacks early crosses
- CZECzechiaTomáš SoučekSet-piece target and late box runner