South Korea and the Czech Republic take to the field this Thursday (11), at 11pm (Brasília time), at the Akron Stadium, in Guadalajara (Mexico), in the first round of Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The duel gains immediate importance: the winner comes out ahead in the fight for the second place in the group, behind Mexico, the favorite as host country.
How to follow live minute by minute
Several platforms offer minute-by-minute coverage with real-time updates on plays, statistics, ball possession and commentary. The main hub in Brazil isge.globo, which features textual narration, live scores, confirmed lineups and instant analysis. Apps like OneFootball, Flashscore and Sofascore also deliver detailed updates, with push alerts for goals, cards and substitutions. International sites such as ESPN and Goal complement this with real-time tactical data.
Complete live streaming platforms
The match is broadcast exclusively byCazeTVon YouTube, with narration, images and pre-game starting at 9:30 pm. Coverage is also available atDisney+ e Prime Videoin some regions or integrated packages. There is no broadcast on open TV (Globo or SBT) nor on channels like SporTV for this specific game.
For those who prefer radio, stations such as Rádio Gaúcha and other affiliates provide audio narration. Abroad, options vary by country, but in Brazil the focus is digital.
Probable lineups and strategy
South Korea (3-4-3):Kim Seung-gyu; Seol Young-woo, Kim Min-jae, Lee Han-beom; Hwang In-beom, Paik Seung-ho, Lee Kang-in, Lee Jae-sung; Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-chan, Lee. Coach: Hong Myung-bo. The Asian team is betting on Son’s speed (at 33 years old) and quick transitions to explore spaces.
Czech Republic (3-4-2-1):Matej Kovář; Vladimír Coufal, Robin Hranáč, Ladislav Krejčí; Tomáš Souček, David Jurásek, Matěj Sadílek, Pavel Šulc; Patrik Schick, others. Coach: Miroslav Koubek. The Europeans prioritize physical strength, compact pressing and set pieces, with Schick as the main threat in attack.
What’s at stake in Group A
South Korea is looking for its best campaign since 2002 and has accumulated experience in World Cups. The Czech Republic returns after hiatus and wants to surprise with tactical organization. The result of this debut sets the tone for the group, especially with Mexico and South Africa already in the field in the round.
Egyptian referee Amin Mohamed Omar commands, with a history of balanced games.
