The Czechia national team finished last in their group at the 2026 World Cup with just one point. Milan Luhový, a former national team player, claims that the problem runs much deeper than one tournament.

What happened?

Czechia started the tournament with a 1:2 loss to Korea, where even Krejčí's leading goal was not enough to maintain the lead. This was followed by a draw with South Africa and a final 0:3 defeat to Mexico.

Why it matters for Czechia?

Luhový's label of „the worst team at the World Cup“ is an evaluative statement, not an official tournament statistic. But even without superlatives, the balance looks bad, especially considering how long Czechia has been waiting for the World Cup.

What's next?

Czechia has important matches ahead, including a game against Croatia on September 26, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-09-26 | Croatia | home |

Current standings: | Position | Games | Points | Score | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 4th | 3 | 1 | 2:6 |

Czechia is 8 points behind leader Mexico. Last result: Czechia 1-0 San Marino (November 13, 2025). Recent form (last 2): 1W-1D-0L (WD, most recent first); unbeaten in the last 2.