Czechia lost to Mexico 0-3 and finished last in the group at FIFA World Cup 2026. Coach Miroslav Koubek made three changes to the starting lineup compared to the previous match against South Africa.

What happened?

Czechia played a balanced game in the first half, but Mexico got into the rhythm slowly and pushed the opponent back before the break.

Why it matters for Czechia

The defeat against Mexico means that Czechia finished last in the group and was eliminated from the tournament. Coach Koubek led the Czech team to the championship through the playoffs after taking over the team in the winter, but the tournament itself did not go well for him and the team.

What's next?

Czechia will play in the top division of the Nations League in the fall. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-13 | San Marino | 1:0 | | 2026-09-26 | Croatia | - |

Czechia is currently in 4th place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group with 1 point, 0 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses from 3 games. The score is 2 goals scored and 6 conceded, which means a -4 goal difference. Czechia is 8 points behind the leader Mexico.