Czechia
Coach: Miroslav Koubek
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Fixtures
Group A
Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 |  South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
Full Squad Players List
| # | Player | Pos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||
| 1 | Matej Kovar PSV Eindhoven | GK | |
| 16 | Jindřich StaněkXI SK Slavia Praha | GK | |
| 23 | Lukáš Horníček SC Braga | GK | |
| Defenders | |||
| 2 | David ZimaXI SK Slavia Praha | DEF | |
| 3 | Tomáš HolešXI SK Slavia Praha | DEF | |
| 4 | Robin HranáčXI TSG Hoffenheim | DEF | |
| 5 | Vladimír CoufalXI TSG Hoffenheim | DEF | |
| 6 | Štěpán Chaloupek SK Slavia Praha | DEF | |
| 7 | Ladislav Krejčí Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | DEF | |
| 14 | David JurásekXI SK Slavia Praha | DEF | |
| 20 | Jaroslav Zelený AC Sparta Praha | DEF | |
| 21 | David Douděra SK Slavia Praha | DEF | |
| Midfielders | |||
| 8 | Vladimír Darida FC Hradec Králové | MID | |
| 12 | Lukáš Červ FC Viktoria Plze ň | MID | |
| 17 | Lukáš ProvodXI SK Slavia Praha | MID | |
| 18 | Michal SadílekXI SK Slavia Praha | MID | |
| 22 | Tomáš SoučekXI West Ham United FC | MID | |
| 24 | Alexandr Sojka FC Viktoria Plze ň | MID | |
| 25 | Hugo Sochůrek AC Sparta Praha | MID | |
| Forwards | |||
| 9 | Adam HložekXI TSG Hoffenheim | FWD | |
| 10 | Patrik SchickXI Bayer Leverkusen | FWD | |
| 11 | Jan Kuchta AC Sparta Praha | FWD | |
| 13 | Mojmír Chytil SK Slavia Praha | FWD | |
| 15 | Pavel Sulc Olympique Lyonnais | FWD | |
| 19 | Tomáš Chorý SK Slavia Praha | FWD | |
| 26 | Denis Višinský FC Viktoria Plze ň | FWD | |
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.