South Korea defeats Czech Republic 2-1 in opening Group A match
South Korea beat Czech Republic 2-1 in opening Group A play.
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2026 FIFA World Cup
International football tournament in 2026 featuring opening matches, team performances, broadcasting coverage, and tournament operations
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 23 Apr, 11:38 UTC
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