Czechia HubThe Czechs started actively and could have opened the scoring after just one minute, but Schick's header missed the target.
What happened?
The Czechs drew 1-1 with South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Why does it matter?
This result means that the Czech team now has only 1 point from 3 games and is 8 points behind leader Mexico.
What's next?
The Czechs will have to beat Mexico in the last group stage match to have a chance to advance to the knockout phase.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-04 | Czechia - South Africa | 1:1 |
The Czechs now have the following statistics: - 2 goals scored - 6 goals conceded - 1 point from 3 games - 4th place in the table
What does the coach think?
Coach Miroslav Koubek made five changes to the lineup compared to the match against Korea. Chances were given to defender Holeš, forward Hložek, and midfielders Červ, Sadílek, and Darida.
What do the statistics say?
The Czechs now have the following statistics: - 2 goals scored - 6 goals conceded - 1 point from 3 games - 4th place in the table - 8 points behind leader Mexico
The Czechs will have to beat Mexico in the last group stage match to have a chance to advance to the knockout phase.
Next match
The Czechs will play their next match against Croatia on 2026-09-26 at home.
