The Czech Republic national football team has nominated 54 players for the World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Who is in the nomination?

Among the nominees are David Douděra and Tomáš Chorý from Slavia Prague. Defender Douděra and striker Chorý received a red card in the league derby against Sparta.

Why is it important?

The preliminary nomination is the first step in creating the final selection of players who will represent the Czech Republic at the World Cup. The team will play in the group stage against Korea, South Africa, and Mexico.

What's next?

The Czech Republic qualified for the World Cup after winning against Ireland and Denmark in the March playoffs. The team will have the opportunity to prove its qualities in the tournament, which starts on June 11. Current team results: | Stat | Value | | League standing | 3rd in FIFA World Cup 2026 | | Last result | Czech Republic 1-1 South Africa (2026-06-18) | | Next fixture | vs Mexico (2026-06-25) |

What is the team's plan?

FAČR chairman David Trunda said that the preliminary nomination was created based on a comprehensive evaluation of a range of sports and team factors. The final selection of players will be announced later.