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Czechia Returns, Faces South Korea in Injury-Free World Cup Opener
6/13/2026
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- Czechia returns to the FIFA World Cup, opening Group A against South Korea on June 11, 2026 at Estadio Chivas in Guadalajara.
- South Korea’s lineup features Son Heung-min and Kim Min-jae, injury-free.
- Czechia’s lineup features Patrik Schick and captain Ladislav Krejci, injury-free.
- Czechia will use wingbacks to cross for Schick.
- South Korea will rely on Lee Kang-in and Lee Jae-sung for Son.