The story
The Czechia national football team, affectionately known to their passionate supporters as the Národní tým, enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Currently ranked number 40 in the world, they bring a unique tactical identity and style from UEFA to this expanded 48-team tournament.
Heirs to a proud Central European footballing tradition, hunting their first deep run as Czechia.
With the tournament co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Czechia will count on their travelling support to create a vibrant atmosphere. Their primary objective will be to make a statement in Group A and navigate their way to the high-stakes knockout rounds.
What to watch
Keep a close eye on their transition play in Group A. The connection between Patrik Schick and Tomáš Souček is crucial to their attacking spark.
X-factor
Patrik Schick - the clinical striker who holds the ability to turn a match on its head with a single moment of magic.
Czechia are poised to be one of the most intriguing stories of the group stage, bringing great energy to the tournament.
Their fixtures
South Korea 
Czechia Late Drama Sees South Korea Beat Czechia 2-1
A thrilling match in Guadalajara concludes with South Korea and Czechia leaving everything on the pitch. Read the full post-match analysis.
Czechia 
South Africa Czechia and South Africa Share Spoils in 1-1 Draw
A thrilling match in Guadalajara concludes with Czechia and South Africa leaving everything on the pitch. Read the full post-match analysis.
Mexico Czechia Mexico Outclass Czechia in 3-0 Victory
The final whistle blew at Estadio Azteca with a 3-0 scoreline. Mexico and Czechia played out an absorbing contest in this Group A fixture.