South Korea vs. Czechia prediction refreshed after 2026 World Cup squad announcements

With official player lists now confirmed for the World Cup, our experts have determined the updated win probabilities and betting picks for the Group A match between Czechia and South Korea at Estadio Akron on Thursday, June 11.

Dimers Pro users have access to the updated expert analysis below, where we build on our early Czechia-South Korea predictions to detail the latest probabilities and betting picks, and have a complete look at the official player lists for both teams.

Official World Cup squads: South Korea and Czechia

Here are the confirmed rosters for both teams heading into the 2026 World Cup:

South Korea

Goalkeepers: Jo Hyun-Woo (Ulsan HD), Kim Seung-Gyu (FC Tokyo), Song Bum-Keun (Jeonbuk Hyundai)

Defenders: Kim Min-Jae (Bayern Munich), Jo Yu-Min (Sharjah), Lee Han-Beom (Midtjylland), Kim Tae-Hyun (Kashima Antlers), Park Jin-Seop (Zhejiang FC), Lee Ki-Hyeok (Gangwon FC), Lee Tae-Seok (Austria Vienna), Seol Young-Woo (Red Star Belgrade), Jens Castrop (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Kim Moon-Hwan (Daejeon Hana)

Midfielders: Yang Hyun-Jun (Celtic), Paik Seung-Ho (Birmingham City), Hwang In-Beom (Feyenoord), Kim Jin-Kyu (Jeonbuk Hyundai), Bae Jun-Ho (Stoke City), Um Ji-Sung (Swansea City), Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolverhampton), Lee Dong-Gyeong (Ulsan HD), Lee Jae-Sung (Mainz), Lee Kang-In (Paris Saint-Germain)

Forwards: Oh Hyun-Kyu (Besiktas), Son Heung-Min (LAFC), Cho Kyu-Sung (Midtjylland)

Manager: Hong Myung-Bo

Czechia

Goalkeepers: Lukas Hornicek (Braga), Matej Kovar (PSV Eindhoven), Jindrich Stanek (Slavia Prague)

Defenders: Vladimir Coufal (Hoffenheim), David Doudera (Slavia Prague), Tomas Holes (Slavia Prague), Robin Hranac (Hoffenheim), Stepan Chaloupek (Slavia Prague), David Jurasek (Slavia Prague), Ladislav Krejci (Wolverhampton), Jaroslav Zeleny (Sparta Prague), David Zima (Slavia Prague)

Midfielders: Lukas Cerv (Viktoria Plzen), Vladimir Darida (Hradec Kralove), Lukas Provod (Slavia Prague), Michal Sadilek (Slavia Prague), Hugo Sochurek (Sparta Prague), Alexandr Sojka (Viktoria Plzen), Tomas Soucek (West Ham), Pavel Sulc (Olympique Lyonnais), Denis Visinsky (Viktoria Plzen)

Forwards: Adam Hlozek (Hoffenheim), Tomas Chory (Slavia Prague), Mojmir Chytil (Slavia Prague), Jan Kuchta (Sparta Prague), Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)

Manager: Miroslav Koubek

Updated South Korea vs. Czechia predictions and picks including +185 play

Leveraging our updated data and the above lists of players, we have re-run the calculations for this clash. Here are the refined insights:

• Win probabilities: South Korea 38.3%, Czechia 35.8%, Draw 25.9%
• Both teams to score: Yes 54.4%, No 45.6%
• Total goals (2.5): Over 50.1%, Under 49.9%
• Win to nil: South Korea 20.1%, Czechia 18.6%
• Double chance (win or draw): South Korea 64.2%, Czechia 61.7%
• Most likely final score: 1-1 draw (12.3%)

These projections represent the highest probability outcomes based on the confirmed team sheets for South Korea and Czechia.

South Korea vs. Czechia picks and best bet

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Although they are not the most likely winner of the match, the edge on Czechia's odds provides the best long-term value right now.

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Czechia vs. South Korea World Cup details

The FIFA World Cup matchup between South Korea and Czechia is scheduled for June 11, 2026, with the two teams starting their campaigns in what is looking to be the most-viewed World Cup ever.

• Teams: South Korea vs. Czechia
• Tournament stage: Group A
• Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
• Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
• Venue: Estadio Akron
• Tournament odds: Who will win the World Cup?

Conclusion: South Korea vs. Czechia prediction

Our World Cup predictions for this matchup suggest that South Korea to win is the most likely outcome, followed by Czechia to win, with a draw as the least likely result.

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