Czechia at World Cup 2026
Czechia at the 2026 World Cup
Czechia booked their place through the UEFA second-round Path D playoffs on 31 March 2026 under Koubek, who took over in December 2025. His tactical setup uses a 3-4-3 designed to create attacking width while maintaining defensive stability. Mexico will be the benchmark, but South Africa and South Korea offer realistic opportunities for progression.
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Manager: Miroslav Koubek · Formation: 3-4-3
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Form & Qualifying
No European nation converted more set-piece situations into goals across qualifying than Czechia with eight in total, excluding penalties. The playoff run reinforced the same pattern, suggesting set-piece efficiency will be a defining strength in Group A. It's a targeted tactical advantage that could prove decisive against teams expecting Czechia to play the underdog role.
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Czechia's provisional squad
Miroslav Koubek's provisional 29-player squad will be reduced to the final 26 by 2 June 2026. Captain Ladislav Krejčí anchors the defence, while the midfield balances control with creative depth across European clubs. The forward group carries goal-scoring pedigree, with the squad built around Koubek's 3-4-3 system and set-piece efficiency from qualifying.
Czechia's Group A fixtures
Czechia's three Group A fixtures begin with South Korea on 11 June at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, followed by South Africa on 18 June at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and Mexico on 24 June at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
How far can Czechia go at the World Cup?
Czechia's Tier 5 price reflects their underdog status, but Group A offers realistic pathways. Mexico will dominate possession, but Koubek's 3-4-3 is built to defend compactly and transition quickly. South Korea and South Africa are winnable fixtures if Czechia can execute their system and limit mistakes.