The Czech national team is currently in 4th place in the 2026 World Cup group with 1 point from 3 games. Krejčí decided to speak out about the problems in Czech football. „I decided to put my thoughts on paper,“ said the national team captain.

What happened?

Krejčí's statement divided the Czech football community. Well-known sports journalist Luděk Mádl couldn't resist an ironic comment on the X platform.

Why it matters?

Slovan Liberec owner Ondřej Kania described Krejčí's performance as an accurate description of reality. „The national team captain perfectly described the current state of the national team,“ he wrote.

What's next?

The Czech national team is preparing for their next match against Croatia on September 26, 2026. | Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | November 13, 2025 | Czechia - San Marino | 1-0 | | September 26, 2026 | Czechia - Croatia | - | The Czech national team has currently scored 2 goals and conceded 6 goals, resulting in a -4 goal difference. They are 8 points behind the leaders in the 2026 World Cup group.