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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get updated predictions and squad insights for the upcoming Czechia vs South Korea FIFA World Cup game.
Following the official squad announcements for both nations, our experts have calculated the updated win probabilities and bets for the Group A matchup between Czechia and South Korea at Estadio Akron on Thursday, June 11.
Dimers Pro users have access to the full 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 squads 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 latest data and the above lists of players, we have re-run the numbers on this matchup. Here are the adjusted probabilities:
- Win probabilities: South Korea 38.2%, Czechia 35.9%, Draw 25.9%
- Both teams to score: Yes 54.4%, No 45.6%
- Total goals (2.5): Over 50.1%, Under 49.9%
- 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
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Czechia | +185 |
| Total | Over 2.5 | +128 |
We'll be providing 2026 World Cup best bets all tournament long, with the early edge here being on Over 2.5 total goals.
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 kicking off their campaigns in what is going to be the largest World Cup in history.
- 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
- More previews: Latest World Cup news
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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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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