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Head coach Hong Myung-bo of the South Korean national football team, participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, answers reporters’ questions alongside Son Heung-min at an official press conference held at a stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, on the 10th (local time), one day before the match against the Czech Republic. / Yonhap News Agency.

The Group A opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between South Korea and the Czech Republic kicks off today at 11:00 AM (KST) in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

The match will be broadcast live across Naver, KBS2, and JTBC. Naver will stream the game via its video platform Chzzk, featuring co-streaming content with popular creators like Handongsuk, Wolf, Shoot for Love, and Istartv. Viewers on Chzzk can also access the official broadcast feeds from both KBS2 and JTBC. For the traditional television networks, KBS2 will feature commentator Lee Young-pyo alongside caster Nam Hyun-jong, while JTBC will field commentator Park Ji-sung paired with caster Bae Sung-jae.

In an earlier Group A match played at 4:00 AM today (KST), host nation Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over South Africa. Both nations share Group A alongside South Korea. Following today's clash with the Czech Republic, South Korea is scheduled to face Mexico on June 19 at 10:00 AM, before wrapping up the group stage against South Africa on June 25 at 10:00 AM.

                                                                                                           Jeong A-reum