Czechia

Service	Type	Cost	Details
ČT Sport	Free	Zdarma (Free)	Czech Television is the main rights holder for the 2026 World Cup in Czechia. Broadcasts all key matches free-to-air including all Czech national team fixtures, the semi-finals and the final. Also streamable for free via the iVysílání platform and the ČT Sport app on iOS and Android.
TV Nova / Nova Action	Free / Paid	Free (TV Nova) / Subscription (Nova Action)	Via a sub-licensing deal with ČT, Nova broadcasts 50 live World Cup matches. Headline fixtures air free on TV Nova, while the majority are on Nova Action (pay-TV). Streamable via the Nova Play app.
Oneplay	Paid	From ~199 Kč/month	Subscription streaming service offering access to all ČT Sport and Nova channels online, including full World Cup coverage. Available on iOS, Android, Smart TVs and web browsers. No satellite dish required.

FIFA Ranking

#41[1]

World Cup Appearances

12[2]

9 as Czechoslovakia · 3 as Czech Republic

Best Result

Runner-up

1934 · 1962 (as Czechoslovakia)

Country

CapitalPrague
Population~11 million
ContinentEurope
ConfederationUEFA
National associationFAČR – Football Association of the Czech Republic

World Cup history

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Titles: 0

Neither Czechoslovakia nor the Czech Republic has won the FIFA World Cup
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Total appearances: 12

9 as Czechoslovakia and 3 as the independent Czech Republic.[2]
1934

Runner-up (as Czechoslovakia)

Lost the final to host nation Italy — the best result in the nation's combined World Cup history
1962

Runner-up (as Czechoslovakia)

Lost the final to Brazil — matching the 1934 achievement and cementing Czechoslovakia as a historic footballing force
2026

Return after 20-year absence

Qualified via the UEFA playoffs, beating Denmark 3–1 on penalties in the final after a 2–2 draw — ending a two-decade wait.[3]

Head coach

Ivan Hašek

Since 2023[4]

Former Czech international who brings tactical discipline and a clear national identity to the team. Guided Czechia through a demanding UEFA playoff path to secure qualification for 2026 — the nation's first World Cup in 20 years. Known for building a physically powerful, well-organised side with a strong collective mentality.[5]

Key players

Midfielder

Tomáš Souček ↗

Powerful box-to-box captain with an outstanding goal-scoring record from midfield. A commanding presence and key figure at West Ham United.

Striker

Patrik Schick ↗

Clinical finisher with outstanding big-game experience. Renowned for long-range goals at major tournaments and Czech Republic's most dangerous attacker.

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