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The Czech national team finished last in their group at the World Cup. Three games, two points, no chance of advancing.
What happened?
The Czech team's return to the World Cup after twenty years lasted only nine days and ended in a 0:3 defeat to Mexico.
Ladislav Krejčí, who led the team for the first time in a major tournament with the captain's armband, stood in front of the media after the final whistle and spoke about disappointment, the need for evaluation, and the shift that must affect not only the national team but also the layers below it.
Why it matters for Czechia
Compared to EURO 2020, where Patrik Schick led the team to the quarterfinals, this was a huge disappointment. Compared to EURO 2024, where the team also did not advance from the group, almost nothing improved.
What's next?
Coach Koubek has a contract until June 2028. After the game against Mexico, he appeared with his own assessment, but no personnel changes in the coaching staff or in the association's management have been announced to date.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-13 | San Marino | 1-0 |
Next match
The Czech team's next match will be on September 26, 2026, against Croatia. League standing: 4th in FIFA World Cup 2026, 1 pts, 0W-1D-2L from 3 games, recent form LDL. Goals this season: 2 scored, 6 conceded (-4 goal difference). Title race: 8 points behind leaders Mexico.
