On Thursday, South Korea opened their Group A campaign at the 2026 World Cup at Estadio Guadalajara.

The Taegeuk Warriors looked like they might leave themselves with an uphill task as they failed to convert most of their chances.

But after falling behind in the 57th minute, a stirring revival courtesy of goals from Hwang In-Beom and Oh Hyeon-Gyu ensured that they would make a winning start for the first time since 2010 with a plucky 2-1 triumph over Czechia.

For the first time since 2010, South Korea has won an opening game at the World Cup.

The Koreans will take on joint host country Mexico in their next group game.