South Korea dominated Group A's opening fixture against Czechia, securing a commanding 2-1 victory at Estadio Akron. The Koreans controlled possession at sixty-two percent and created numerous chances, registering fifteen shots with six on target. Czechia weathered the early pressure before Lukas Krejci equalized in the fifty-ninth minute, but South Korea regained composure through Hwang In-beom's goal seven minutes later, with Oh Hyeon-gyu adding a third-minute insurance strike. Hwang earned player of the match honors following his influential display. The result leaves South Korea with three points and early momentum, while Czechia's solitary point keeps them alive in the group. Both teams face elimination from the top two, making their remaining fixtures decisive.