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World Cup 2026 · Group A · FIFA #41
Czech Republic
- Group
- A
- FIFA Rank
- #41
- Pot
- 3
- Formation
- 4-3-3
Group A · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | #15 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | #25 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | #41 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | #60 | 4 |
Czech Republic's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
🇰🇷 South Korea vs 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron)
· Zapopan · capacity 49,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See South Korea's team page →
Matchday 2 · 16:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Czech Republic vs 🇿🇦 South Africa
Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
· Atlanta · capacity 71,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See South Africa's team page →
Matchday 3 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
🇨🇿 Czech Republic vs 🇲🇽 Mexico
Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte)
· Mexico City · capacity 87,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Mexico's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-3-3 ↔ 3-4-3 in select knockouts
Pivot
Tomáš Souček
Attacking focus
Patrik Schick · Adam Hložek
Identity
Set-piece-driven structure built on Souček-Coufal Premier League spine
Key players
Tomáš Souček
Patrik Schick
Adam Hložek
Vladimír Coufal
Czech Republic at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 10 (incl. 2026) | Final · 2× champion |
How to watch Czech Republic
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: ČT · Nova Sport
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Czech Republic World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Czech Republic play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Czech Republic's tournament begins Jun 11, 2026 against South Korea at Guadalajara Stadium, Zapopan (02:00 UTC (next day)).
Who is Czech Republic's coach at World Cup 2026?
Ivan Hašek.
What group is Czech Republic in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group A with Mexico, South Korea, South Africa.
What is Czech Republic's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#41 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 3.
Has Czech Republic ever reached a World Cup Final?
Czech Republic's best finish is Final, reached 2 times. They have appeared at 10 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Czech Republic's captain at World Cup 2026?
Tomáš Souček.
Where can I watch Czech Republic's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; ČT · Nova Sport in Czech Republic.