Czech Republic

South Korea's dynamic attacking trio, led by Son Heung-min, will test Czech Republic's backline. The Czechs are organised but lack pace. Expect a tight first half, but South Korea's home crowd pushes them to a 2-1 win. Draw possible if Czechs capitalise on set pieces.

Czechia enter off a 2-1 loss to South Korea, while South Africa fell 2-0 to Mexico. Crucially, the teams met in a pre-tournament friendly, with South Africa winning 2-1. That result suggests South Africa can score and compete, undermining the notion of a one-sided Czech win. Without squad news, recent form is the best guide. The group stakes are high—both sides need points to keep knockout hopes alive. Expect a tight contest where a draw is a realistic outcome, likely 1-1. Patrik Schick remains Czechia's primary threat, but the Czech defense may struggle to contain a spirited South African attack.

Mexico top Group A after a convincing 2-0 win over South Africa, while Czechia are bottom following a 1-2 defeat to South Korea. Playing at the Estadio Azteca provides a significant home advantage for Mexico, amplifying their technical superiority and experience. Czechia must chase a result, likely opening spaces for Mexico's counter-attack, yet their set-piece threat remains a concern. No squad updates are available, so pre-tournament assumptions hold. A tight contest is expected, with Mexico edging it 2-1. The win probability for Mexico is capped at 0.6, reflecting Czechia's resilience and the possibility of a draw if they defend deep. Czechia's win probability is low at 0.15, given their opening loss and Mexico's form.