Czechia World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Czechia are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group H alongside Portugal, Turkey, Australia. Here is everything you need to know about Czechia’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Czechia World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | UEFA |
| FIFA Ranking | #30 |
| Group | Group H |
| Group Opponents | Portugal, Turkey, Australia |
| Head Coach | Ivan Hašek |
| Star Player | Tomáš Souček |
| World Cup Appearances | 9 |
| Best Result | Runners-up (1934, 1962 as Czechoslovakia) |
Czechia 2026 World Cup Squad
Czechia named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Jiří Staněk, Tomáš Vaclík, Jindřich Staněk
Defenders: Vladimír Coufal, Ondřej Čelůstka, David Zima, Tomáš Holeš, Ladislav Krejčí
Midfielders: Tomáš Souček, Lukáš Provod, Antonín Barák, Alex Král, Jakub Jankto
Forwards: Patrik Schick, Ondřej Lingr, Adam Hložek, Jan Kuchta, Mojmír Chytil
Czechia World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 13 | Czechia vs Turkey | TBC |
| June 18 | Czechia vs Australia | TBC |
| June 23 | Czechia vs Portugal | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Tomáš Souček
The West Ham midfielder is Czechia’s most important player. His aerial ability, goalscoring from midfield and defensive work rate make him one of the best box-to-box midfielders in the Premier League and the heartbeat of the Czech national team.
Patrik Schick
The Bayer Leverkusen striker is famous for his sensational long-range goal against Scotland at Euro 2020. His technical ability, movement and composure in front of goal make him the most dangerous Czech attacker and their primary goal threat.
Adam Hložek
The Bayer Leverkusen forward is one of the most exciting young Czech talents. His versatility, technical quality and ability to play across the forward line make him an important and dynamic option in the Czech attack.
Czechia World Cup History
Czechia as an independent nation have qualified for multiple World Cups. As Czechoslovakia they were runners-up in 1934 and 1962 and produced some of European football’s greatest players. The current generation qualified via the UEFA playoffs, defeating Denmark in the final round to secure their place at the 2026 tournament.
How Did Czechia Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Czechia qualified through the UEFA qualifying playoffs, needing to win two knockout matches. They defeated Ireland and then Denmark to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup — a dramatic qualification that showed their mental strength.
Czechia World Cup 2026 Prediction
Czechia face a very tough Group H with Portugal as the headline match. However with Souček, Schick and Hložek they are not without attacking quality. Turkey and Australia are beatable opponents and Czechia will target qualifying ahead of one of those two teams.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Czechia at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
