South Korea vs Czechia: All-time head-to-head record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Both are set to face each other in a major competition for the first time.
South Korea and the Czech Republic will try to get off to a good start in their Group A campaign at the FIFA World Cup 2026 when they meet on Thursday in Guadalajara. Only a top-two finish in a group that includes South Africa and tournament co-hosts Mexico will guarantee a spot in the knockout stage.
South Korea are preparing for their 12th World Cup, the most of any Asian nation, and this year’s finals will be their 11th consecutive participation. Hong Myung-bo will now lead South Korea into a World Cup for the second time, following a disappointing group stage elimination in Brazil 2014.
The Czech Republic entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 through the UEFA playoffs, a more arduous route than their first opponents’. They were runners-up in 1934 and 1962 as a unified Czechoslovakia but have struggled to make a good impression in the 20 years. This will be their first World Cup since 2006.
South Korea vs Czechia: Head-to-Head
In their head-to-head record, both teams boast a fair share of results, as they have met only a few times in international games. South Korea have faced the Czech Republic only three times, and both sides have one victory each, with one game ending in a draw.
Moreover, all their encounters have been played in international friendly games, meaning they have never faced each other in a major competition.
However, that will change this time both nations are prepared to face each other in a major competition when they play in a World Cup group game after drawing in the same group.
Total Matches: 3
South Korea win: 1
Czechia win: 1
Draws: 1
Also Read: Preview: South Korea vs Czechia prediction, odds, where to watch, time | FIFA World Cup 2026
South Korea vs Czechia: Last three games
27 May 1998: South Korea 2-2 Czechia, International friendly
15 Aug 2001: Czechia 5-0 South Korea, International friendly
05 June 2026: Czechia 1-2 South Korea, International friendly
How many times have South Korea and Czechia met before FIFA World Cup 2026?
Only three times.
Who have won the most H2H games between South Korea and Czechia?
Both have one once respectively.
Have South Korea and Czechia faced each other in a major competition?
No, they are set to face each other for the first time in a major competition in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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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.