The Group A qualifier match between South Korea and the Czech Republic for the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup, held on the 12th, concluded the first half in a tight balance at 0-0 after 45 minutes. Despite fierce exchanges, neither team was able to produce a decisive finish.

On this day, the South Korean national team deployed the following starting lineup: • Goalkeeper: Kim Seung-gyu • Defenders: Lee Han-beom, Kim Min-jae, Lee Ki-hyuk • Midfielders and Wingers: Seol Young-woo, Hwang In-beom, Baek Seung-ho, Lee Tae-seok, Lee Kang-in, Lee Jae-sung • Forward: Son Heung-min (Captain)

South Korea created several decisive scenes centered around Lee Kang-in from the beginning of the first half, but unfortunately, they did not translate into goals.

Meanwhile, in another Group A qualifier match held on the same day, Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 to secure three points. As a result, the competition in the Group A standings is expected to become even fiercer.

Finishing the first half without a goal, South Korea will go on a goal hunt in the second half as they challenge to secure points against the Czech Republic. Fans are paying close attention to what kind of flow South Korea will show in the second half.