Match PreviewPreview: South Korea vs Czechia
Son Heung-min leads South Korea into a Group A opener against a Czechia side that always punches above its weight at major tournaments.
South Korea arrive at their 12th World Cup as one of Asia's most reliable sides, and with Son Heung-min still the talisman they carry genuine threat in Group A. The Taeguk Warriors reached the last 16 in 2022 and will target the same here, built on Son's movement, a hard-running midfield and the counter-attack.
Czechia return after missing 2018 and 2022, but few nations punch above their weight like they do — semi-finalists at Euro 2004, quarter-finalists at Euro 2020. They came through a competitive European qualifying group on structure, set pieces and a direct, physical attack.
This opener could decide who pushes Mexico for top spot. Korea's pace against Czechia's organisation is the puzzle, and the side that scores first will shape a tight group. For Kenyan fans it is an early one at 05:00, but a rewarding watch for the dedicated. Back your team and call the score on the match page.
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