Czechia
Czechia return after missing the 2022 edition, restoring continuity to a footballing tradition that produced Czechoslovak finalists in 1934 and 1962, and a Euro champion in 1976. Ivan Hašek, hired after the Euro 2024 group-stage exit, has prioritised pragmatism over flair. Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen) provides the goal threat — when fit, his record ratio for the national team rivals any striker in Europe. Tomáš Souček remains the West Ham midfield engine. Group A draws Czechia alongside co-host Mexico, South Korea and South Africa — three opponents that vary wildly in style. The squad's ceiling is realistic Round-of-32 progression; anything beyond would be a shock.
Upcoming matches
Group A standings
| # | Teams | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Czechia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |