After a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Denmark, Tomas Soucek and the Czechia national team have secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the qualification process now behind them, Czechia has learned their group-stage opponents, match schedules, and the venues where they will battle for a spot in the final.
When Does the World Cup Start? How to Watch the Matches
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Hosted across three countries—Canada, Mexico, and the United States—the tournament will culminate with the highly anticipated final on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey. For fans looking to follow the action, FOX and the FOX Sports app will provide complete coverage, including live broadcasts, highlights, analysis, and full match replays.
CZECHIA RETURN TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP 🇨🇿
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 31, 2026
They take down Denmark to secure a spot in the tournament for the first time since 2006 👏 pic.twitter.com/lRniBJmigx
Czechia’s Group and Their Opponents
Czechia finds itself in Group A of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face three formidable teams. Their opponents in the group stage are:
Mexico
South Korea
South Africa
Czechia’s World Cup Group Stage Schedule
Czechia’s three group-stage matches have been set, and fans can look forward to an exciting series of games. The matches are as follows:
June 11: Czechia vs. South Korea — Guadalajara Stadium, Zapopan, Mexico (10 p.m. ET)
June 20: Czechia vs. South Africa — Atlanta Stadium, Georgia, USA (12 p.m. ET)
June 24: Czechia vs. Mexico — Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico (9 p.m. ET)
Czechia’s path to World Cup glory begins with these challenging matches, and the team will be aiming for a strong performance in the group stage to advance further into the tournament.
