South Korea vs. Czechia projected lineups, starting 11 for World Cup 2026 Group A game in Guadalajara

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• South Korea projected starting 11
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• South Korea and Czechia World Cup rosters
• South Korea vs. Czechia odds, prediction
• How to watch South Korea and Czechia

South Korea and Czechia will not want to miss the opportunity to get points on the board when they kick off their World Cup campaigns in Guadalajara.

Drawn alongside co-hosts Mexico, South Korea are in their 11th consecutive World Cup. Only former winners Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Spain boast longer appearance streaks at the tournament.

Their best effort was a run to the 2002 semifinals on home soil and Hong Myung-bo, the captain of that side, is back as his country's head coach.

Czechia needed penalties to see off Denmark in the UEFA playoffs and will be wary that South Korea have won their past two World Cup matches against European opposition, beating Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in 2022 and sensationally ending Germany's title defence at the group stage in 2018.

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South Korea projected starting 11

South Korea (3-4-2-1, right to left): 1. Kim Seung-gu (GK) — 2. Lee Han-beom, 4. Kim Min-jae, 5. Kim Tae-Hyeon — 22. Seol Young-woo 6. Hwang In-beom, 10. Lee Jae-sung, 13. Lee Tae-seok — Lee Kang-in, Hwang Hee-chan — Son Heung-min

• Injured: None
• Suspended: None

Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae will helm a backline that is without Cho Yu-min, who was ruled out of the tournament with a foot injury.

LAFC star Son Heung-min will lead the attack and is two goals shy of Cha Bum-kun's all-time national team scoring record. Paris Saint-Germain forward Lee Kang-in and Hwang Hee-chan will supply the ammunition.

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Czechia projected starting 11

Czechia (3-4-2-1, right to left): 1. M. Kovar (GK) — 6. S. Chaloupek, 4. R. Hranac, 7. L. Krejci — 5. V. Coufal, 22. T. Soucek, 18 M. Sadilek, 14. D. Jurasek — 15. P. Sulc, 17. L. Provod — 10. P. Schick

• Injured: None
• Suspended: None

Bayer Leverkusen forward Patrik Schick has thrived on the big stage previously and carry the bulk of Czechia's hopes.

Schick has scored six times in seven major tournament appearances and led the way with five goals in qualification. 

Defender Ladislav Krejci will captain the side, although deposed skipper Tomas Soucek still has a huge role to play in midfield.

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South Korea vs. Czechia World Cup rosters

Here are the names on South Korea and Czechia World Cup rosters. All caps and stats are correct as of the date of their announcement in May 2026.

South Korea World Cup roster

Czechia World Cup squad

South Korea vs. Czechia predictions, betting odds

DraftKings Sportsbook believes there is little to choose between South Korea (+170) and Czechia (+180) for the win. The draw is priced at +220. 

Where to watch South Korea vs. Czechia

• TV channel: FS1
• Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

This match will be broadcast nationally on FS1 in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.

The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo, with new customers able to sign up for a FREE trial.

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Views in the UK can watch the match on ITV, with SBS showing the action in Australia and viewers in Canada able to get the game on TSN's platforms.