The Czech Republic are ready to return to the FIFA World Cup after missing it for four straight editions. After competitive performances in the qualification group stage, Nároďák edged their opponents in the UEFA playoffs to qualify for the upcoming FIFA World Cup edition.
In the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification (UEFA), Czech Republic started from Group L, where they competed with the Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, Montenegro, and Croatia. With five wins, one draw, and two losses, Czechia finished in the second position in the Group L points table to qualify for the UEFA Playoffs.
In the group stage qualification, hosts Croatia and Faroe Islands beat Czechia, while Czechia had a one home draw in their return fixture against Croatia. In their big wins, while Czechia thrashed the hosts Gibraltar by 4-0, they finished the group stage journey with a 6-0 win against the same opponent at home.
In the UEFA playoffs path D, Czech Republic beat Republic of Ireland and Denmark in Semi-final and Final, respectively, both in the penalty shootouts to secure their qualification for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Czech Republic's performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification UEFA Group L
Czech Republic 2 – 1 Faroe Islands
Gibraltar 0 – 4 Czech Republic
Czech Republic 2 – 0 Montenegro
Croatia 5 – 1 Czech Republic
Montenegro 0 – 2 Czech Republic
Czech Republic 0 – 0 Croatia
Faroe Islands 2 – 1 Czech Republic
Czech Republic 6 – 0 Gibraltar
UEFA Playoffs (Second Round) – Path D
Semi-final: Czech Republic 2 (4) – 2 (3) Republic of Ireland
Final: Czech Republic 2 (3) – 2 (1) Denmark
Czech Republic's Complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification Stats
Matches played: 10
Won: 5
Drawn: 3
Lost: 2
Goals Scored: 22
Goals Conceded: 12
Leading Goal Scorer: Patrik Schick – 5 goals
Czech Republic FIFA World Cup records
Czech Republic are ready to face the FIFA World Cup 2026 challenge, as it is their comeback after missing out on four previous WC tournaments. Previously, they experienced the WC in the 2006 edition. Formerly popular as Czechoslovakia, they finished as the runners-up in the FIFA World Cup twice, in the 1934 and 1962 editions.
Czech Republic group stage schedule in the FIFA World Cup 2026
In the FIFA World Cup 2026, Czech Republic will start from Group A, where they will compete against South Korea, South Africa, and Mexico.
June 11: South Korea vs Czech Republic at Estadio Akron, Zapopan (20:00 local time)
June 18: Czech Republic vs South Africa at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (12:00 local time)
June 24: Czech Republic vs Mexico at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (19:00 local time)
