World Cup
South Korea vs Czech Republic
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 - 03:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio AKRON
South Korea vs Czech Republic Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
South Korea and the Czech Republic will go head-to-head in a key Group A opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking place at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Guadalajara, Mexico.
Both sides will be eager to kick off their campaigns with all three points in a competitive group that also features hosts Mexico and South Africa.
Read the prediction for South Korea vs. the Czech Republic before making your selection.
Prediction for South Korea vs. the Czech Republic in the 2026 World Cup
This is the first match for both teams in the 2026 World Cup. We looked at the background, squads, and current form of each national team before building our match prediction.
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Correct Score: 0 - 0
Last updated on 26-05-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, South Korea are the favourites to win, with 36% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: South Korea vs Czech Republic
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Friday, 12/06/2026
🕐 Time: 03:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Estadio Akron
South Korea: 2026 World Cup debut
South Korea make their FIFA World Cup debut, but already have 20 match(es) in 2026 during the pre-World Cup period. Their record in the 2026 campaign:
13 win(s), 5 draw(s), and 2 defeat(s)
46 goals scored (2.3 per match)
13 goals conceded (0.65 per match)
Key players for Taegeuk Warriors
Top scorer: Heung-Min Son with 10 goal(s)
Assists: Lee Kang-in with 6
Latest results for Taegeuk Warriors
24/06/2026 21:00
18/06/2026 21:00
11/06/2026 22:00
03/06/2026 21:00
30/05/2026 21:00
Czech Republic: 2026 World Cup debut
Czech Republic make their FIFA World Cup debut after playing 10 match(es) in 2026.
The record for Nároďák's campaign this year:
7 win(s), 1 draw(s), and 2 defeat(s)
23 goals scored (2.3 per match)
10 goals conceded (1 per match)
Key players for Nároďák
Top scorer: Patrik Schick with 4 goal(s)
Assists: Jaroslav Zelený with 3 assists
Latest results for Nároďák
24/06/2026 21:00
18/06/2026 12:00
11/06/2026 22:00
04/06/2026 20:00
31/05/2026 10:00
Head-to-head record between South Korea and Czech Republic
The two national teams have only a few recent meetings: 1 match(es) in total, which makes this 2026 World Cup fixture even more unpredictable.
South Korea: 1 win(s)
Czech Republic: 0 win(s)
Draws: 0
Probable lineups for South Korea vs Czech Republic
Check the probable lineups below for the South Korea vs Czech Republic prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
South Korea: Kim Seung-gyu, Kim Moon-hwan, Kim Min-jae, Jens Castrop, Seol Young-woo, Hwang In-beom, Paik Seung-ho, Lee Kang-in, Lee Jae-sung, Hwang Hee-chan, Son Heung-min
Czech Republic: Matej Kovar, Vladimir Coufal, Robin Hranac, David Zima, David Jurasek, Tomas Soucek, Michal Sadilek, Pavel Sulc, Lukas Provod, Adam Hlozek, Patrik Schick
Other predictions for the match
In addition to the betting tip offered at the start of this article, see other good bets for South Korea vs Czech Republic:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
South Korea vs Czech Republic is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.11 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
👉 Prediction: South Korea win or Draw
Backing the Double Chance market offers a relatively safe bet, and taking South Korea or draw is a strong option here.
With South Korea’s impressive home form, it’s difficult to see them leaving empty-handed against Czech Republic. Given their solid performances at home, they should be more than capable of securing at least a point.
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Stats
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Goal Average
0
League: 2.5
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 100%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 50%
Cards
0
League: 5
Corners
0
League: 6.5
Home Team
South Korea
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
|
0 |
| Home |
W
|
0 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Czech Republic
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
|
0 |
| Home |
L
D
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
0 / Match
Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
0 / Match
South Africa
(6)
Mexico
(2)
Czech Republic
(4)(5)
Mexico
(5)
South Africa
(5)
South Korea
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
South Africa
(1)
Mexico
(2)
Czech Republic
(1)(0)
Mexico
(1)
South Africa
(0)
South Korea
Goals Scored
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
South Africa
(0)
Mexico
(0)
Czech Republic
(2)(0)
Mexico
(1)
South Africa
(1)
South Korea
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
South Africa
(1)
Mexico
(1)
Czech Republic
(1)(3)
Mexico
(1)
South Africa
(2)
South Korea
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Africa
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
South Korea
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Czech Republic
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Switzerland
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Canada
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Qatar
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Morocco
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Scotland
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Paraguay
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Turkey
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 |
Ivory Coast
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Ecuador
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Curaçao
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Netherlands
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Japan
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spain
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Cape Verde
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 |
Uruguay
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 4 |
Saudi Arabia
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 | 0.67 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
France
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Norway
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Senegal
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Iraq
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Austria
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Algeria
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Jordan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Portugal
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Congo DR
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
England
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Croatia
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Ghana
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Panama
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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