The Asian side are making their 11th straight appearance at the finals, while Czechia are back on the global stage after a 20-year absence. This will be the first meeting between the teams at the World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This will be Korea\u2019s 12th FIFA World Cup tournament, the most of any Asian nation \u2013 2026 will be their 11th consecutive appearance at the Finals, a run stretching back to 1986. Only Brazil (23), Germany (19), Argentina (14) and Spain (13) are on a longer run of consecutive participations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
How to watch South Korea vs Czechia live in India<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Live streaming and live telecast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 football matches will be available on the Zee5 platform and app in India. Subscription will be needed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Live telecast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be available on the Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD TV channels in India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Key details<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Date and kick-off time: Friday, June 12 7:30 AM (IST).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Venue: Guadalajara Stadium (Zapopan)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Referee: Amin Mohamed Omar<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Squads<\/p>\r\n\r\n
South Korea<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Jo Hyeonwoo, Kim Seunggyu, Song Bumkeun<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defenders: Kim Minjae, Lee Hanbeom, Kim Taehyeon, Park Jinseob, Lee Kihyuk, Lee Taeseok, Seol Youngwoo, Jens Castrop, Kim Moonhwan, Cho Wije*<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Midfielders: Yang Hyunjun, Paik Seungho, Hwang Inbeom, Kim Jinkyu, Bae Junho, Eom Jisung, Hwang Heechan, Lee Donggyeong, Lee Jaesung, Lee Kangin<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forwards: Oh Hyeongyu, Son Heungmin, Cho Guesung<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Czechia<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Lukas Hornicek, Matej Kovar, Jindrich Stanek.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defenders: Vladimir Coufal, David Doudera, Tomas Holes, Robin Hranac, Stepan Chaloupek, David Juraek, Ladislav Krejci, Jaroslav Zeleny, David Zima.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Lukas Hornicek, Matej Kovar, Jindrich Stanek.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forwards: Tomas Chory, Adam Hlozek, Mojmir Chytil, Jan Kuchta, Patrik Schick.<\/p>\r\n\r\n