Czech Republic at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP A · CZE · UEFA
Czech Republic return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 2nd appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Group stage (2006); runners-up twice as Czechoslovakia.
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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Czech Republic's World Cup record
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 1 |
| Best finish | Group stage (2006); runners-up twice as Czechoslovakia |
| Titles | 0 |
Czech Republic's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea vs Czech Republic | JUN 12 · 02:00 UTC | Estadio Akron |
| Czech Republic vs South Africa | JUN 18 · 16:00 UTC | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Czech Republic vs Mexico | JUN 25 · 01:00 UTC | Estadio Azteca |
Who else is in Group A?
See the full Group A table and fixtures →
Czech Republic at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are Czech Republic in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Czech Republic are in Group A, with Mexico, South Africa, South Korea. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do Czech Republic play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- Czech Republic face South Korea on JUN 12 · 02:00 UTC at Estadio Akron, Zapopan, JA.
- How many World Cups have Czech Republic won?
- Czech Republic have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Group stage (2006); runners-up twice as Czechoslovakia.