Czech Republic at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP A · CZE · UEFA
Czech Republic returned 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.
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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 | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea vs Czech Republic | JUN 12 · 02:00 UTC | Estadio Akron | 2-1 |
| Czech Republic vs South Africa | JUN 18 · 16:00 UTC | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 1-1 |
| Czech Republic vs Mexico | JUN 25 · 01:00 UTC | Estadio Azteca | 0-3 |
How did Czech Republic do at the 2026 World Cup?
Czech Republic played 3 group matches in Group A, winning 0, drawing 1 and losing 2, with 2 scored and 6 conceded: 1-2 against South Korea, 1-1 against South Africa, 0-3 against Mexico.
Czech Republic did not reach the Round of 32, so the group stage was their whole 2026 tournament.
Who else is in Group A?
See the full Group A table and fixtures →
Czech Republic at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group were Czech Republic in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Czech Republic were drawn into Group A with Mexico, South Africa, South Korea.
- Who did Czech Republic play first at the 2026 World Cup?
- Czech Republic opened against South Korea on JUN 12 · 02:00 UTC at Estadio Akron, Zapopan, JA, and it finished 2-1.
- 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.
Sources for Czech Republic's 2026 record
Czech Republic's fixtures, results and World Cup history are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.