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FIFA World Cup 2026

Czechia at the FIFA World Cup 2026

Overview

The Czech Republic is a landlocked Central European parliamentary republic born from Czechoslovakia’s peaceful split, with Prague on the Vltava as its capital, strong industrial heritage and a majority Czech‑speaking population.

Quick facts

Capital
Prague
Continent
Europe
Federation
UEFA (Europe)
Group
A
FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
#44
World Cup titles
0

Geography

Founded / established
1993
Population
10,956,000
Languages
Czech (official)
Currency
Czech koruna (CZK)
Area
78,871 km²
Highest point
Sněžka (1,603 m)
Climate
Temperate continental with cold winters
Land borders
Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovakia

Football facts

Appearances
9
Best result
Runner-up (1934, 1962)
Top scorer
Tomáš Rosický (2)
Debut
1934

2026 World Cup kits

  • Home kit

    Main color: red

World Cup history

9 World Cup appearances

YearResult
2026Qualified (2026)
2006Group stage
1990Quarter-finals
1982Group stage
1970Group stage
1962Runner-up
1958Group stage
1954Group stage
1938Quarter-finals
1934Runner-up

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