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Oh Hyeon-gyu scores winner while battling a 38-degree fever

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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 12, 2026
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What happened

Oh Hyeon-gyu scored South Korea’s late winner in a 2-1 World Cup opening victory over Czechia despite playing with a 38-degree fever. The substitute striker said the team’s medical and coaching staff helped him get on the pitch, and South Korea next plays host Mexico.

  • 01Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winner in South Korea’s 2-1 World Cup opener against Czechia.
  • 02He played despite a 38-degree fever and said medical staff helped him recover enough to feature.
  • 03Oh replaced Son Heung-min and scored in the 80th minute from Wang In-beom’s cross.
  • 04The goal gave South Korea its first opening-game World Cup win since 2010.
  • 05South Korea’s next match is against host Mexico, and Oh promised to prepare hard.

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WallaCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Oh Hyeon-gyu scores winner while battling a 38-degree fever
N12Center · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Son Benched, Fever-Stricken Hyeon-Gyu Scores Korea’s Comeback Win Over Czechia

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