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    FIFA World Cup 2026

    Czech Republic

    Group A · FIFA Rank #41 · Manager: Ivan Hašek

    Czech Republic will compete in Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Mexico, South Africa, South Korea. Their first match is against South Korea on Fri 12 Jun at 03:00 UK time.

    9

    World Cups

    Runners-up (1934, 1962)

    Best finish

    12-5-16

    All-time record

    Czech Republic Fixtures

    Fri 12 Jun

    03:00

    South KoreavsCzech Republic

    Guadalajara (Zapopan)

    Away

    Thu 18 Jun

    17:00

    Czech RepublicvsSouth Africa

    Atlanta

    Home

    Thu 25 Jun

    02:00

    Czech RepublicvsMexico

    Mexico City

    Home

    Group A

    Knockout Path

    Where Czech Republic go if they qualify from Group A.

    If Czech Republic finish 1st

    R32

    Round of 32

    Wed 1 Jul · 02:00 UK · Mexico City

    R16

    Round of 16

    Mon 6 Jul · 01:00 UK · Mexico City

    QF

    Quarter-final

    Sat 11 Jul · 22:00 UK · Miami (Miami Gardens)

    Round of 32: vs 3rd-placed team from Group C/E/F/H/I — Mexico City

    Round of 16: Winner of 1L vs 3rd (E/H/I/J/K) — likely Group L winner path — Mexico City

    Quarter-final: Winner from 1C/2F vs 2E/2I bracket side — Miami (Miami Gardens)

    Semi-final: Winner from 1J/2H vs 2D/2G / 1B/1K bracket side — Atlanta

    Final: New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford)

    If Czech Republic finish 2nd

    R32

    Round of 32

    Sun 28 Jun · 20:00 UK · Los Angeles (Inglewood)

    R16

    Round of 16

    Sat 4 Jul · 18:00 UK · Houston

    QF

    Quarter-final

    Thu 9 Jul · 21:00 UK · Boston (Foxborough)

    Round of 32: vs 2nd place of Group B — Los Angeles (Inglewood)

    Round of 16: Winner of 1F vs 2C — Houston

    Quarter-final: Winner from 1E/3rd vs 1I/3rd bracket side — Boston (Foxborough)

    Semi-final: Winner from 2K/2L vs 1H/2J / 1D/1G bracket side — Dallas (Arlington)

    Final: New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford)

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What group is Czech Republic in at the 2026 World Cup?

    Czech Republic are in Group A alongside Mexico, South Africa, South Korea.

    When do Czech Republic play their first game at the 2026 World Cup?

    Czech Republic play their first match on Fri 12 Jun at 03:00 UK time (BST/GMT) against South Korea. The game is played at Guadalajara (Zapopan).

    What time do Czech Republic play at the 2026 World Cup in the UK?

    Czech Republic's group stage fixtures in UK time are: Fri 12 Jun at 03:00 vs South Korea; Thu 18 Jun at 17:00 vs South Africa; Thu 25 Jun at 02:00 vs Mexico.

    What happens if Czech Republic finish 1st in Group A?

    If Czech Republic win Group A, their knockout path would be: Round of 32: vs 3rd-placed team from Group C/E/F/H/I — Mexico City → Round of 16: Winner of 1L vs 3rd (E/H/I/J/K) — likely Group L winner path — Mexico City → Quarter-final: Winner from 1C/2F vs 2E/2I bracket side — Miami (Miami Gardens) → Semi-final: Winner from 1J/2H vs 2D/2G / 1B/1K bracket side — Atlanta → Final: New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford).

    What happens if Czech Republic finish 2nd in Group A?

    If Czech Republic finish runners-up in Group A, their knockout path would be: Round of 32: vs 2nd place of Group B — Los Angeles (Inglewood) → Round of 16: Winner of 1F vs 2C — Houston → Quarter-final: Winner from 1E/3rd vs 1I/3rd bracket side — Boston (Foxborough) → Semi-final: Winner from 2K/2L vs 1H/2J / 1D/1G bracket side — Dallas (Arlington) → Final: New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford).

    What is Czech Republic's FIFA ranking?

    Czech Republic are ranked 41 in the world by FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

    What is Czech Republic's best World Cup finish?

    Czech Republic's best ever World Cup result is Runners-up (1934, 1962). They have appeared at the World Cup 9 times.

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