Czechia

FIFA #36 Group A UEFA CZE

Background

Czechia, as the successor federation to Czechoslovakia, carries the legacy of two World Cup finals (1934, 1962) but has not advanced past the round of 16 since the split in 1993. Qualifying for 2026 ends a 20-year absence from the tournament for the Czech program.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Runners-up as Czechoslovakia (1934, 1962)

Head coach

Ivan Hašek

Path forward · Group A

Group opponents:

Mexico (#15) South Africa (#59) South Korea (#22)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Group stage knockout shot

Based on FIFA ranking #36. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

Follow Czechia to Guadalajara

First fixture: South Korea vs Czechia · 2026-06-12 · 02:00 UTC

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Czechia Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group A

South Korea

Czechia

Jun 12 · 02:00 UTCEstadio AkronGuadalajara

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group A

Czechia

South Africa

Jun 18 · 16:00 UTCMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group A

Czechia

Mexico

Jun 25 · 01:00 UTCEstadio AztecaMexico City