Vladimir Darida
Czechia
Age
35
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Vladimir Darida
Vladimir Darida is one of Miroslav Koubek's 26 for the 2026 World Cup, a central midfielder in the Czechia squad. The FC Hradec Kralove midfielder is 35 at kick-off, a former youth international valued at around €375k and a veteran leader. Czechia were drawn in Group A alongside Mexico, South Africa and South Korea. They open against South Korea at Estadio Akron in Zapopan on 11 June, then face South Africa at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 18 June before meeting Mexico at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on 24 June. Czechia reached the finals by winning UEFA second-round Path D, qualifying on 31 March 2026. The group stage runs through June as Miroslav Koubek's side look to spring a surprise.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
A tireless, experienced central midfielder who also covers attacking and defensive midfield, Darida is a veteran leader enjoying a goalscoring renaissance at FC Hradec Kralove. He stands 1.72 m and is right-footed, and has played 2,505 minutes this season. At 35 he is part of Miroslav Koubek's plans for the 2026 group stage.
World Cup History
This is Vladimir Darida's first senior World Cup. The FC Hradec Kralove midfielder reaches the finals at 35 with 78 caps and 8 goals for Czechia. He brings veteran experience to Miroslav Koubek's midfield for the group stage.
National Team
Czechia
Tier 5
£4m
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Goal Rush Impact
Darida turns up in the Czechia mix, where the side's slot is a Tier 5 one at £4m. He has 78 caps and 8 goals for Czechia, a veteran midfielder enjoying a goalscoring renaissance as Czechia get their group stage under way this summer.
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Darida at the 2026 World Cup
Darida is a confirmed central midfielder in Miroslav Koubek's 26-man Czechia squad for the 2026 World Cup, in the Czechia side opening their Group A campaign in June.
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Czechia are a Tier 5 side on the card at £4m, drawn into Group A with South Korea first up in the group.
Vladimir Darida World Cup 2026 FAQs
Czechia carry a Tier 5 price of £4m into Group A on the card, so the slot is Czechia collectively rather than Darida as a single name at the 2026 World Cup this summer.
Darida features as a central midfielder for Czechia and turns out for FC Hradec Kralove at club level. Miroslav Koubek included him in Czechia's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, where the group stage runs in Group A this summer.
No, never before. A first senior World Cup awaits the FC Hradec Kralove central midfielder in 2026, Darida confirmed in Miroslav Koubek's Czechia 26 with no previous World Cup to his name before the finals this summer.
Darida's club football is played at FC Hradec Kralove, and he is named among Czechia's midfielders in Miroslav Koubek's 26 for the 2026 finals, awaiting a mid-June Group A opener against South Korea as the World Cup gets under way.
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