The Edition's Calendar: Korea, On the Field and On Screen
, by Jun Sung Lee, 2 min reading time
The Edition's Calendar: Korea, On the Field and On Screen
What's happening this edition — recorded before, and after.
The 2026 World Cup runs June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico — the first 48-nation, 104-match tournament. Korea's group-stage path runs through the Czech Republic, Mexico and South Africa, with all three matches in the morning, Korea time. Here is what this edition is watching.
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JUN19
Korea vs. Mexico — World Cup Group Stage
Mexico · KST 10:00 AM
Korea's second group match, against the co-host. A result here likely decides the path to the round of 32.
JUN25
Korea vs. South Africa — World Cup Group Stage
Mexico · KST morning
The final group fixture. Under the new 48-team format, even third place can be enough to advance.
Recaps
JUN12
Korea 2–1 Czech Republic — Tournament Opener (Win)
Recap · Watch on KG TV
Korea came from behind for its opening win: after the Czechs led, Hwang In-beom equalized and Oh Hyeon-gyu struck the winner. The result lifted Hong Myung-bo's side in the FIFA rankings.
JUN12
'KPop Demon Hunters' Anniversary Re-release
CGV nationwide · Jun 12–14
A one-year anniversary theatrical run across roughly thirty screens, dubbed and subtitled.
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