FIFA.com confirmed the Korea Republic vs Czechia lineups for Match 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A schedule, and those selections now sit inside the final record of Korea Republic's 2-1 win. Korea started in the 3-4-3 shape listed by FIFA, while Czechia opened in a 5-2-3 with Patrik Schick leading the front line at Estadio Guadalajara in Guadalajara.
The final team sheets answered two of the main pre-match questions. Lee Tae-seok started for Korea Republic, Bae Jun-ho stayed on the bench, and Czechia left Adam Hlozek among the substitutes instead of in the opening XI. Korea then got the winning goal from substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu, which gave the bench a direct role in the result.
Korea Republic Confirmed Lineup
Hong Myungbo has gone with experience through the middle and technical quality behind his captain. Son Heung-min leads the attack, while Lee Kang-in and Lee Jae-sung both start in support roles around the final third.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Kim Seung-gyu |
| DEF | Lee Han-beom |
| DEF | Kim Min-jae |
| DEF | Lee Tae-seok |
| DEF | Seol Young-woo |
| MID | Lee Gi-hyuk |
| MID | Hwang In-beom |
| MID | Paik Seung-ho |
| MID | Lee Jae-sung |
| MID | Lee Kang-in |
| FW | Son Heung-min |
Formation: 3-4-3.
Substitutes: Song Bum-keun, Jo Hyeon-woo, Kim Taehyeon, Cho Wije, Kim Moonhwan, Park Jinseob, Jens Castrop, Hwang Heechan, Bae Junho, Yang Hyunjun, Kim Jingyu, Eom Jisung, Lee Donggyeong, Cho Guesung, Oh Hyeongyu.
This confirmed Korea Republic squad keeps Kim Min-jae central and still gives Lee Kang-in and Lee Jae-sung the key creative jobs around Son.
The official XI confirms that Lee Tae-seok is fit enough to start, while Bae Jun-ho is held back as a bench option. Korea still look set up for quick vertical attacks once the inside creators receive the first pass.
Czechia Confirmed Lineup
Miroslav Koubek has opted for extra defensive depth around his central block. Patrik Schick starts up front, while Pavel Sulc and Lukas Provod provide the main support around Czechia's attacking shape.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Matej Kovar |
| DEF | Robin Hranac |
| DEF | Vladimir Coufal |
| DEF | Stepan Chaloupek |
| DEF | Ladislav Krejci |
| DEF | Jaroslav Zeleny |
| MID | Lukas Provod |
| MID | Tomas Soucek |
| MID | Alexandr Sojka |
| FW | Patrik Schick |
| FW | Pavel Sulc |
Formation: 5-2-3.
Substitutes: Jindrich Stanek, Lukas Hornicek, David Zima, Tomas Holes, David Jurasek, David Doudera, Vladimir Darida, Lukas Cerv, Michal Sadilek, Hugo Sochurek, Adam Hlozek, Jan Kuchta, Mojmir Chytil, Tomas Chory, Denis Visinsky.
The confirmed Czechia squad leans hard into height and defensive cover, with Jaroslav Zeleny joining a five-man back line and Tomas Soucek anchoring midfield.
FIFA's official sheet also shows Adam Hlozek held in reserve. That gives Koubek a strong second-half runner if Czechia need more pace around Schick.
Team News and Injury Report
The official FIFA lineups cleared up the biggest selection calls on both sides before kickoff. Korea Republic started Lee Tae-seok and left Bae Jun-ho as a bench option, while Czechia preferred Lukas Provod and Alexandr Sojka in the opening shape instead of Adam Hlozek.
That selection pattern pointed to Korea trusting ball control and balance from the first whistle, while Czechia wanted a sturdier defensive platform before opening the bench. The late match story then favored Korea, because substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu delivered the winning goal after Hwang In-beom had already pulled the side level.
| Player | Team | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bae Jun-ho | Korea Republic | On bench | Included among FIFA-listed substitutes |
| Lee Tae-seok | Korea Republic | Starts | Selected in the confirmed XI |
| Adam Hlozek | Czechia | On bench | Available but not selected in the starting XI |
| Jan Kuchta | Czechia | On bench | Named among the substitutes |
Korea Republic vs Czechia — Key Tactical Battle
The sharpest battle still sits between Korea's inside creators and Czechia's central block. Korea want Lee Kang-in and Lee Jae-sung receiving early, while Czechia need Soucek and Sojka to slow those passes before Son turns into space.
Set pieces could still decide long spells of this game because Czechia bring more size into both boxes. Korea need cleaner first passes after turnovers, or Schick and Soucek will keep dragging the match into aerial duels.
| Role | Korea Republic | Czechia |
|---|---|---|
| Corners | Lee Kang-in, Hwang In-beom | Pavel Sulc, Lukas Provod |
| Direct free kicks | Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in | Patrik Schick, Pavel Sulc |
| Penalties | Son Heung-min, Hwang In-beom | Patrik Schick, Tomas Soucek |
Dead-ball roles matter early in a group opener because rhythm can stay uneven. Czechia usually gain more from that phase, so Korea need to defend the first contact cleanly.
Match Details
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 10:00 PM ET / 2:00 AM UTC |
| Venue | Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara |
| Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage |
| Referee | Amin Mohamed Omar |
| Final Score | Korea Republic 2-1 Czechia |
| Attendance | 44,985 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the confirmed Korea Republic lineup against Czechia?
Korea Republic start with Kim Seung-gyu, Lee Han-beom, Kim Min-jae, Lee Tae-seok, Seol Young-woo, Lee Gi-hyuk, Hwang In-beom, Paik Seung-ho, Lee Jae-sung, Lee Kang-in, and Son Heung-min.
Is Bae Jun-ho available for Korea Republic vs Czechia?
Yes. FIFA's official lineup release lists Bae Jun-ho among Korea Republic's substitutes, so he is available but does not start.
When does Korea Republic vs Czechia start?
Korea Republic vs Czechia starts at 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The match will be played at Estadio Guadalajara in Guadalajara.
What formation will Czechia use against Korea Republic?
FIFA lists Czechia in a 5-2-3 shape, with Patrik Schick leading the attack and Pavel Sulc plus Lukas Provod supporting the front line.
FIFA's official lineup release settled the main pre-match calls for both teams, and Korea's bench then gave the match its winning moment through Oh Hyeon-gyu.
Stay with FWC LIVE for live score updates and the full Group A coverage from Guadalajara.
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