Hwang In-beom becomes THIRD South Korean to score & assist in World Cup match
Hwang recorded a goal and an assist in the match.
South Korea rallied to upset the Czech Republic 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hwang In-beom scored and set up another goal.
A lacklustre first half saw both sides jeered as they exited the pitch. The Czech Republic seized the lead in the 59th minute with a header from captain Ladislav Krejci following a long throw-in into the penalty area.
South Korea equalised in the 67th minute, with Hwang In-beom scoring after faking a shot with a clever move to clear two Czech players. He then crossed from the right wing for Oh Hyeon-gyu’s game-winning goal in the 80th minute at Guadalajara Stadium, which had hundreds of empty seats.
Czech Republic failed to find the equaliser despite opening the scoring. They suffered a disappointing defeat to Korea. Meanwhile, the Asian nation joined Mexico as the winners in Group A.
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Hwang In-beom sets an impressive World Cup record
Hwang In-beom reached that historic milestone with a 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. He scored an equaliser in the 67th minute and assisted on Oh Hyeon-gyu’s winning goal.
By doing this, he became the third South Korean player to record a goal and assist in a FIFA World Cup match.
The amazing accomplishment solidified his spot in the record books. Choi Soon-ho (against Italy in 1986) and Hong Myung-bo (vs Spain in 1994) are the only other South Korean players who have scored and assisted in a single World Cup match.
South Korea will now prepare for their second group game against Mexico, who also secured a convincing win against South Africa.
Also read: Five key takeaways from South Korea’s 2-1 win over Czechia in FIFA World Cup 2026
Who are the other South Korean players to score and assist in a World Cup game?
Choi Soon-ho and Hong Myung-bo.
Who scored the second goal for South Korea against the Czech?
Oh Hyeon-gyu.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.