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Coverage of the World Cup clash between South Korea and Czech Republic.
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South Korea 2-1 Czech Republic: How a clash of styles shaped a deserved comeback win
South Korea got their 2026 World Cup campaign off to a winning start on Thursday. At the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, the Asian side came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the opening round of Group A.06:18
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Thursday's World Cup predictions and previews as hosts Mexico take on South Africa
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Thursday's opening games of the 2026 World Cup, including Mexico against South Africa.Jun 11, 08:33
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South Korea vs. Czech Republic: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Thursday's 2026 World Cup clash between South Korea and Czech Republic.Jun 10, 17:26
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South Korea vs. Czech Republic: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of World Cup 2026 clash
Ahead of Friday's World Cup 2026 clash in Guadalajara, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between South Korea and the Czech Republic.Jun 10, 14:12
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Team News: South Korea vs Czech Republic injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up the latest team news before Group A rivals South Korea and the Czech Republic clash at World Cup 2026.Jun 10, 03:00
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Czech Republic lineup vs. South Korea: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group A clash as Golden Boot hopeful Schick starts up front
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Czech Republic could line up for Thursday's World Cup clash with Group A rivals South Korea.Jun 9, 16:23
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South Korea lineup vs. Czech Republic: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group A clash as Son fights for place up front
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how South Korea could line up for Thursday's World Cup clash with Group A rivals Czech Republic.Jun 9, 15:57
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Preview:South Korea vs Czech Republic - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup clash between South Korea and Czech Republic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 9, 15:20
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Thursday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including France vs. Ivory Coast
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Thursday's 2026 World Cup warm-up fixtures, including France versus Ivory Coast.Jun 4, 00:00
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World Cup 2026 Group A preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group A of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for Mexico, South Korea, South Africa and the Czech Republic.Jun 2, 12:35
Preview:South Korea vs El Salvador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between South Korea and El Salvador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 1, 17:30
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Preview:South Korea vs Trinidad and Tobago - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between South Korea and Trinidad and Tobago, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 29, 23:05
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World Cup squad lists: Every player called up for this summer's tournament
Sports Mole brings you the complete World Cup squad lists for this summer’s tournament, with every player called up by all 48 nations as the final squad announcements are confirmed.May 23, 16:55
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World Cup 2026: Which teams have qualified for this summer's tournament in North America?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at each team to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America and how they got there.May 11, 08:00
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Preview:Austria vs South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Austria and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 29, 19:12
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Preview:South Korea vs Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between South Korea and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 26, 23:55
Preview:South Korea vs Ghana - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between South Korea and Ghana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 16, 13:00
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Preview:South Korea vs Bolivia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between South Korea and Bolivia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 12, 05:08
Preview:South Korea vs Paraguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between South Korea and Paraguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 12, 19:25
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Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates push to qualify for the 2026 World Cup: AFC standings, upcoming fixtures, story so far
As AFC 2026 World Cup qualifying resumes, Sports Mole takes a look at the story so far in Asia.Oct 12, 18:25
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