Czechia's World Cup 2026 campaign has been marked by a puzzling statistic - the fastest team in the tournament, yet with only two goals scored.

What happened?

Czechia was the fastest team, but failed to convert its speed into goals. Alexandr Sojka from Viktoria Plzeň achieved an individual average of 8.04 km/h, placing him second behind American Giovanni Reyna.

Why does it matter for Czechia?

The Czech team ran fast because it didn't have the ball most of the time. Against Korea, this was most evident: 117.6 kilometers run, 301 defensive actions, and the result? Seven shots, four on target, xG 0.64.

What's next?

The Czech team finished last in Group A with one point and two goals scored. League standing: 4th in FIFA World Cup 2026, 1 pts, 0W-1D-2L from 3 games, recent form LDL. Czechia will need to improve its productivity to succeed in future matches. Next fixture: vs Croatia (at home, 2026-09-26).