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 clash opens the bracket and is already worth an important step in the fight for classification.
Where to watch live
The exclusive transmission in Brazil is fromCazeTV, official YouTube channel, with full narration, pre-game starting at 9:30 pm and direct images of the stadium. Coverage is also available atPrime Video e Disney+through integrated streaming packages. There will be no broadcast on open TV (Globo or SBT) or on channels like SporTV for this specific game.
Minute by minute and real-time monitoring
For those unable to watch via the main broadcast, thege.globooffers the best minute by minute of Brazil, with updated plays, possession statistics, shots, cards and push alerts. Apps like Sofascore, OneFootball and Flashscore deliver fast and detailed updates. Sites like ESPN and Goal also provide real-time textual coverage.
Predictions and context of the game
South Korea appears as a slight favorite, with odds around 2.65-2.80 for victory. Analysts are betting on a balanced game, with a tendency for few goals (below 2.5). The Czech Republic, back in the World Cup, could surprise with a solid defense.
Probable lineups
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.
Czech Republic (3-4-2-1):Matej Kovář; Vladimír Coufal, Robin Hranáč, Ladislav Krejčí; Tomáš Souček, David Jurásek, Matěj Sadílek, Pavel Šulc; Patrik Schick and others. Coach: Miroslav Koubek.
Egyptian referee Amin Mohamed Omar commands the match.
