With an experienced core of players, the Czech Republic has the talent to compete for a spot at World Cup 2026.
With World Cup 2026 qualification on the line, Czech Republic are preparing to make a strong start in their upcoming fixtures. The team will be eager to secure their place at the tournament. If successful, it would mark the Czech Republic’s first World Cup appearance since 2006.
Having been drawn in Group L of UEFA, the Czech Republic faces a balanced yet competitive group, featuring Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, Montenegro, and one of either France or Croatia, depending on the outcome of the Nations League quarter-finals. National-team captain Tomáš Souček, team’s top scorer Patrik Schick and dynamic right-back Vladimír Coufal will play a crucial role as the team embarks on its qualifying journey in UEFA Group L. The Czechs will need a positive start to their campaign as they face Faroe Islands and Gibraltar in their opening two matches.
Na Strahově dnes začal druhý trénink! Už v sobotu nás čeká první kvalifikační utkání na MS 2026 v hradecké Malšovické aréně! 🇨🇿🆚🇫🇴 pic.twitter.com/akW6WgXPdh
— Česká fotbalová reprezentace (@ceskarepre_cz) March 19, 2025
West Ham United midfielder Tomáš Souček was recently crowned Czech Footballer of the Year for the fourth time in his career. The 30-year-old midfielder received the prestigious award at a ceremony in Prague on Monday night, following another outstanding season for club and country. With an experienced core of players, the Czech Republic has the talent to compete for a spot at World Cup 2026.
However, consistency will be key in their qualifying campaign, as they will face tougher opponents in later fixtures. A strong start against the Faroe Islands and Gibraltar could provide the confidence and momentum needed to push for a return to the global stage after an absence of nearly two decades.
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Time: 3:45 PM ET
Venue: Všesportovní Stadion, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification
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Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 3:45 PM ET
Venue: Estádio Algarve, Faro-Loulé, Portugal
Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification
Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Time: 2:45 PM ET
Venue: Stadion města Plzně, Plzeň, Czech Republic
Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification
Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
Time: 2:45 PM ET
Venue: To Be Determined
Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Time: 2:45 PM ET
Venue: To Be Announced
Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification
Goalkeepers: Martin Jedlička (FC Viktoria Plzeň), Matěj Kovář (Bayer 04 Leverkusen), Jindřich Staněk (SK Slavia Praha).
Defenders: Vladimír Coufal (West Ham United), David Douděra (SK Slavia Praha), Tomáš Holeš (SK Slavia Praha), Václav Jemelka (FC Viktoria Plzeň), David Jurásek (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim), Ladislav Krejčí (Girona FC), Jaroslav Zelený (AC Sparta Praha), David Zima (SK Slavia Praha).
Midfielders: Jiří Boula (FC Baník Ostrava), Václav Černý (Rangers FC), Lukáš Červ (FC Viktoria Plzeň), Alex Král (RCD Espanyol), Lukáš Provod (SK Slavia Praha), Michal Sadílek (FC Twente), Tomáš Souček (West Ham United), Matěj Šín (FC Baník Ostrava), Pavel Šulc (FC Viktoria Plzeň).
Forwards: Tomáš Chorý (SK Slavia Praha), Jan Kliment (SK Sigma Olomouc), Jan Kuchta (AC Sparta Praha), Vasil Kušej (SK Slavia Praha), Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
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