Czechia
Coach: Miroslav Koubek
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Fixtures
Group A
Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Czechia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Full Squad Players List
| # | Player | Pos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||
| 1 | Jindřich StaněkXI Slavia Prague | GK | |
| 23 | Matěj Kovář PSV Eindhoven | GK | |
| 27 | Lukáš Horníček Braga | GK | |
| Defenders | |||
| 2 | Vladimír CoufalXI TSG Hoffenheim | RB | |
| 3 | David JurásekXI Slavia Prague | LB | |
| 4 | Robin HranáčXI TSG Hoffenheim | CB | |
| 5 | Štěpán Chaloupek Slavia Prague | CB | |
| 13 | David Douděra Slavia Prague | RB | |
| 15 | David ZimaXI Slavia Prague | CB | |
| 22 | Jaroslav Zelený Sparta Prague | CB | |
| 24 | Ladislav Krejčí Wolverhampton Wanderers | CB | |
| Midfielders | |||
| 8 | Tomáš SoučekXI West Ham | CM | |
| 14 | Tomáš HolešXI Slavia Prague | CDM | |
| 16 | Michal Sadílek Slavia Prague | CM | |
| 25 | Lukáš Červ Viktoria Plzeň | CM | |
| 33 | Pavel Bucha FC Cincinnati | CM | |
| 35 | Vladimír Darida Hradec Králové | CM | |
| 38 | Tomáš Ladra Viktoria Plzeň | CM | |
| 42 | Hugo Sochůrek Sparta Prague | CM | |
| 43 | Alexandr Sojka Viktoria Plzeň | CM | |
| 44 | Pavel ŠulcXI Lyon | CAM | |
| 45 | Denis Višinský Viktoria Plzeň | CM | |
| Forwards | |||
| 7 | Adam HložekXI TSG Hoffenheim | LW | |
| 9 | Patrik SchickXI Bayer Leverkusen | ST | |
| 11 | Lukáš ProvodXI Slavia Prague | LW | |
| 17 | Jan Kuchta Sparta Prague | ST | |
| 46 | Tomáš Chorý Slavia Prague | ST | |
| 47 | Mojmír Chytil Slavia Prague | ST | |
| 48 | Christophe Kabongo Mladá Boleslav | ST | |
World Cup History
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Titles
11
Appearances
49
WC Goals
17
Wins
Best finish: Runners-up (1934, 1962 — as Czechoslovakia)
Top scorer: Oldřich Nejedlý (7 goals)
Most capped: Jan Tomaszewski (4 matches)
Record: 17W – 8D – 18L
Czechia inherits the football legacy of Czechoslovakia — a nation that reached two World Cup finals (1934, 1962) and was a genuine global force in the mid-twentieth century. As the independent Czech Republic, their peak was a 2006 group stage appearance. The combined history places them among the most historically significant footballing nations in Central Europe.
Tournament Eras
Czechoslovakia — The Golden Era
1934–1938Czechoslovakia were runners-up at the very first seeded World Cup in 1934, losing 2-1 to Italy in extra time. Oldřich Nejedlý was top scorer with 5 goals. In 1938 they reached the quarter-finals, demonstrating consistent excellence in the earliest era of the tournament.
The 1962 Final — The Silver Era
1958–1962Czechoslovakia reached another World Cup final in Chile 1962, losing 3-1 to a brilliant Brazilian side led by Garrincha. The 1962 squad featured goalkeeper Viliam Schrojf and striker Josef Masopust — who scored in the final — representing the peak of post-war Czechoslovak football.
Czech Republic — The Modern Era
1994–2022After the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993, the Czech Republic qualified for the 2006 World Cup — their sole appearance as an independent state. Led by Pavel Nedvěd and Jan Koller, they were eliminated in the group stage despite genuine quality. The 2026 campaign brings renewed hope.
Iconic Moments
The 1934 Final — Runners-Up in Rome
Czechoslovakia led Italy 1-0 in the final before Raimundo Orsi equalised. Angelo Schiavio scored the winner in extra time. Referee controversy shadowed the result, but Czechoslovakia's performance established them as a genuine world power.
Masopust's Goal — 1962 Final
Josef Masopust opened the scoring in the 1962 final against Brazil with a composed finish. Brazil equalised almost immediately and ran out 3-1 winners, but Masopust's goal is celebrated as one of Czechoslovakia's finest World Cup moments — he won the Ballon d'Or that year.