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South Korea and Czechia clash in Zapopan on Thursday—or Friday, depending on your location—as both nations kick off their 2026 World Cup journeys.
While it might not be the most glamorous matchup on paper, it is one filled with plenty of storylines.
There is no lack of quality on show, with South Korea featuring stars like Son Heung-min and Kang-in Lee, while Czechia can rely on the talents of Patrik Schick and Pavel Šulc. Factor in the tactical contrast—South Korea's organized defensive setup against Czechia's high-energy wing-back system—and all the elements are in place for a compelling encounter.
Here's how you can catch the action, no matter where you are in the world.
What Time Does South Korea vs. Czechia Kick Off?
How to Watch South Korea vs. Czechia on TV, Live Stream
Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
United States | Fox Sports 1, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM FC, Futbol de Primera Radio |
Canada | TSN+, TSN1, TSN4, TSN5, RDS, RDS App |
Mexico | ViX Mexico |
United Kingdom | Prime Video UK, ITV 1 UK, ITVX, STV Scotland, STV Player, Bet365 |
What's Next for South Korea, Czechia?
After their showdown in Zapopan, both South Korea and Czechia will swiftly shift focus to the remainder of their Group A fixtures.
Czechia is back in action first on June 18, facing South Africa at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, before South Korea takes on host nation Mexico at Akron Stadium the following day.
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The group stage wraps up on June 25, when Czechia faces Mexico and South Korea squares off against South Africa, with spots in the knockout stage potentially hanging in the balance.
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Barnaby Lane is a highly seasoned sports journalist who has contributed to The Times, FourFourTwo Magazine, TalkSPORT, and Business Insider. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most prominent figures in global sport, including Usain Bolt, Rafael Nadal, Christian Pulisic, and many more.