Czechia leads in speed at the World Cup

Czechia surprised fans and analysts – with an average speed of 6.33 km/h it is the fastest of all 48 nations at the 2026 World Cup. Germany follows at 6.29 km/h, then Belgium and the USA. The figure shows the national side can cover large distances, even though it has yet to earn points in the group stage.

What do the numbers say about individual players?

Among Czech players Tomáš Sojka from Plzeň stood out, moving at an average 8.04 km/h – just two hundredths slower than the American forward Reyna. Michal Sadílek was the second‑fastest Czech at 7.16 km/h and Tomáš Souček placed third with 7.02 km/h. On the attacking side, Argentina dominates – Lionel Messi tops the scoring chart with eight goals and 18 shots, though he missed two penalties.

How does the Czech defence compare?

The Czech side has produced 34 shots, placing it 33rd, and eight of those found the net, yielding two goals. Matěj Kovář recorded 11 successful saves across three group matches. The most illegal challenges from Czech players were committed by captain Ladislav Krejčí and defender Robin Hranáč, six each.

What lies ahead?

Czechia sits 4th with 1 point after three games (0 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses) and its latest result was a 1‑0 win over San Marino on 13 Nov 2025. The squad carries a recent form of LDL (1 win, 1 draw) and trails leaders Mexico by 8 points. The next fixture is at home against Croatia on 26 Sep 2026, where Czech speed could become a decisive factor.