9
WC Appearances
including 2026
Runner-up
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#30
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Czech Republic
The Czech Republic enter World Cup 2026 carrying a proud football heritage that stretches back to Czechoslovakia's back-to-back World Cup finals appearances in 1934 and 1962. Coach Ivan Hašek leads a workmanlike but dangerous side built around West Ham midfielder Tomáš Souček and Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick, whose stunning long-range goal against Scotland at Euro 2020 became one of the tournament's iconic moments. Group A alongside co-hosts Mexico, South Korea, and South Africa makes qualification from the group the realistic target. The Czechs qualified via the UEFA playoffs, adding extra motivation to prove their worth on the grandest stage.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Mansfield, Texas
Národní Tým base in the DFW area at the Mansfield Multipurpose Stadium, a 25-minute drive from AT&T Stadium in Arlington where they play one of their Group A fixtures.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Czech Republic stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Mansfield to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Matěj Kovář
Vladimír Coufal
Adam Karabec
Tomáš Souček
Tomáš Chorý
Head Coach
Ivan Hašek
2026 Group
Group A
Czech Republic at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Group Stage | |
| 1990 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1982 | Group Stage | |
| 1970 | Group Stage | |
| 1962 | Runner-up | 🥈 |
| 1958 | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 1954 | Group Stage | |
| 1938 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1934 | Runner-up | 🥈 |
9 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Czechoslovakia and Czech Republic
Czech Republic World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Czech Republic in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Czech Republic is in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Mexico, South Korea, South Africa.
Who is the manager of Czech Republic at the 2026 World Cup?+
Ivan Hašek manages Czech Republic at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Czech Republic's FIFA ranking?+
Czech Republic is ranked #30 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Czech Republic played in?+
Czech Republic has appeared in 9 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Runner-up.
When does Czech Republic play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Czech Republic's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 11 vs South Korea; June 18 vs South Africa; June 24 vs Mexico. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Czech Republic's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Czech Republic include Matěj Kovář, Vladimír Coufal, Adam Karabec, Tomáš Souček, Tomáš Chorý.
Where is Czech Republic's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Czech Republic will be based in Mansfield, Texas (USA), training at Mansfield Multipurpose Stadium. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.