Czechia World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA CZE · Group A · Head coach: Miroslav Czech Koubek
Czechia end a long absence from the World Cup by winning UEFA Playoff Path D, joining Mexico, South Africa and Korea Republic in Group A as the team that replaced the final European playoff placeholder. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Czechia travel with 26 players in Group A, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group A opens with Mexico's home advantage at Estadio Azteca. Czechia's path likely hinges on beating South Africa and Korea Republic while staying compact against El Tri. Miroslav Czech Koubek leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-2-3-1 with Patrik Schick as the focal No. 9, Tomáš Souček's aerial power from midfield and disciplined defensive shape inherited from recent UEFA Nations League cycles.
UEFA Playoff Path D winners. Czechia beat Denmark, North Macedonia and Republic of Ireland to claim the Group A berth beside hosts Mexico. 2006 as Czech Republic. group stage; prior as Czechoslovakia (runners-up 1934 and 1962). FIFA's published shirt names include HLOZEK, SCHICK, KUCHTA and CHYTIL among the 26 call-ups. 17 players were listed with CZE clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 KOVAR (PSV Eindhoven (NED)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Azteca altitude and crowd. Czechia's toughest fixture; set-piece discipline mandatory. Round of 32 if Czechia take four points from South Africa and Korea Republic; quarter-finals need upsetting Mexico at Azteca.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | KOVAR | PSV Eindhoven (NED) |
| 2 | DF | ZIMA | SK Slavia Praha (CZE) |
| 3 | DF | HOLES | SK Slavia Praha (CZE) |
| 4 | DF | HRANAC | TSG Hoffenheim (GER) |
| 5 | DF | COUFAL | TSG Hoffenheim (GER) |
| 6 | DF | CHALOUPEK | SK Slavia Praha (CZE) |
| 7 | DF | KREJCI | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (ENG) |
| 8 | MF | DARIDA | FC Hradec Králové (CZE) |
| 9 | FW | HLOZEK | TSG Hoffenheim (GER) |
| 10 | FW | SCHICK | Bayer Leverkusen (GER) |
| 11 | FW | KUCHTA | AC Sparta Praha (CZE) |
| 12 | MF | CERV | FC Viktoria Plze ň (CZE) |
| 13 | FW | CHYTIL | SK Slavia Praha (CZE) |
| 14 | DF | JURASEK | SK Slavia Praha (CZE) |
| 15 | FW | SULC | Olympique Lyonnais (FRA) |
| 16 | GK | STANEK | SK Slavia Praha (CZE) |
| 17 | MF | PROVOD | SK Slavia Praha (CZE) |
| 18 | MF | SADILEK | SK Slavia Praha (CZE) |
| 19 | FW | CHORY | SK Slavia Praha (CZE) |
| 20 | DF | ZELENY | AC Sparta Praha (CZE) |
| 21 | DF | DOUDERA | SK Slavia Praha (CZE) |
| 22 | MF | SOUCEK | West Ham United FC (ENG) |
| 23 | GK | HORNICEK | SC Braga (POR) |
| 24 | MF | SOJKA | FC Viktoria Plze ň (CZE) |
| 25 | MF | SOCHUREK | AC Sparta Praha (CZE) |
| 26 | FW | VISINSKY | FC Viktoria Plze ň (CZE) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Czech players made the Playoff D squad for 2026?
Czechia (CZE) won UEFA Path D and listed 26 players on 2026-06-03. Schick leads a Group A with Mexico, South Africa and Korea Republic, and the official roster mirrors FIFA's English PDF on this page.
Who is Czechia's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Miroslav Czech Koubek (Republic) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-2-3-1 with Patrik Schick as the focal No. 9, Tomáš Souček's aerial power from midfield and disciplined defensive shape inherited from recent UEFA Nations League cycles.
Which players stand out on Czechia's FIFA squad list?
The published shirt names include HLOZEK, SCHICK, KUCHTA and CHYTIL. Fans and media often watch Patrik Schick, Tomáš Souček and Vladimír Coufal, and FIFA's sheet lists HLOZEK, SCHICK, KUCHTA and CHYTIL among the call-ups. Czechia registered 7 forwards in the official 26-man list. Use the roster table for every name, club and position.
Where is the full Czechia World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Czechia squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Czechia's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.