Oh Hyeon-gyu Leads South Korea's Attack in World Cup Campaign

 

Oh Hyeon-gyu Leads South Korea's Attack in World Cup Campaign

Beşiktaş center forward Oh Hyeon-gyu has taken on a prominent role for the South Korean national team during their recent World Cup matches. Manager Hong Myung-bo made the tactical decision to bench veteran forward Son Heung-min, inserting Oh into the starting lineup as the lone striker. Oh, who scored a critical come-from-behind goal against the Czech Republic, led the frontline alongside European-based stars Hwang Hee-chan and Lee Kang-in, amidst a challenging tournament run for South Korea.

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Beşiktaş Striker Oh Hyeon-gyu Secures Dramatic World Cup Victory for South Korea

 

Beşiktaş Striker Oh Hyeon-gyu Secures Dramatic World Cup Victory for South Korea

Beşiktaş forward Oh Hyeon-gyu emerged as the central figure in South Korea's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a Group A fixture against the Czech Republic, South Korea found themselves trailing 1-0 following a 59th-minute header from Czech captain Ladislav Krejčí. Hwang In-beom equalized in the 67th minute, setting the stage for Oh Hyeon-gyu.

In the 80th minute, Oh capitalized on a cross from the right flank to score the decisive goal from six yards out, securing a 2-1 comeback victory for head coach Hong Myung-bo's squad. Post-match reports revealed that Oh displayed remarkable resilience, playing through a 38°C fever to deliver the winning performance.

In other tournament news, former Beşiktaş striker Cyle Larin scored for Canada in their 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B, while the Turkish National Team—featuring former Beşiktaş midfielder Orkun Kökçü—suffered a 2-0 defeat to Australia despite dominating possession.

Sources:

• Chosun

• West Ham United Official

• SBS News

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