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South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on June 11 in Guadalajara, Mexico, with Hwang In-beom scoring and assisting Oh Hyeon-Gu's winner. The match also sparked curiosity about the country's name, as many fans noticed the team being referred to as "Czechia" rather than "Czech Republic."
Czech Republic, a Central European country, is trending after South Korea defeated them 2-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on June 11, sparking curiosity about the team's alternate name "Czechia."
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