World Cup 2026 – First 5 Days: Korea’s Betting Perspective

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off on June 11 across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. With 48 teams competing, the first five days have already delivered drama, historic milestones, and seismic shifts in the World Cup 2026 football markets.

Key Match Results (Days 1–5)

Match

Score

Highlight

Mexico vs South Africa

2–0

Historic opener at Estadio Azteca

USA vs Paraguay

4–1

Balogun double, US record

Scotland vs Haiti

1–0

First Scotland win since 1998

Germany vs Curaçao

7–1

Germany’s dominant statement

South Korea vs Czech Republic

2–1

Son Heung-min inspires comeback

Australia vs Turkey

2–0

VAR controversy

Netherlands vs Japan

2–2

Group F stalemate

Canada vs Bosnia

1–1

Canada’s first point

Standout Moments

  • Son Heung-min’s leadership in Korea’s 2–1 win reshaped betting lines

  • Germany’s 7–1 demolition confirmed Asian handicap value.

  • USA’s 4–1 victory triggered a surge in live betting.

  • Hydration breaks introduced new prop categories in World Cup 2026 championship matches.

Betting Market Impact in Korea

  • Son Heung-min betting lines: His decisive performance boosted Korea’s odds.

  • Asian handicap focus: Korean bettors leveraged Germany’s win for profitable spreads.

  • Live betting markets: Korea vs Czech Republic saw dramatic in-play swings.

Mobile Betting in Korea

For fast-moving odds, download the mobile app or Android app. Korean users rely heavily on mobile betting during World Cup fixtures.

How to Register

Stay ahead of the next fixtures: Register on 1xbet and activate odds alerts.

FAQ World Cup 2026 – Korea’s Betting Perspective