The Czechs started actively and could have opened the scoring after just one minute, but Schick's header missed the target. The Czechs drew 1-1 with South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This result means that the Czech team now has only 1 point from 3 games and is 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.
| 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
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.
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.
