Czechia (formerly Czechoslovakia for World Cup history purposes) qualified for FIFA 2026 through the UEFA playoffs, joining Group A alongside host nation Mexico, South Korea, and South Africa. As Czechoslovakia, the nation reached two World Cup finals (1934, 1962) — a rich history that modern Czechia hopes to honour with a strong group-stage showing in this favourable-looking group.
| Appearances | Czechoslovakia: 9 / Czechia: varies (combined historical record significant) |
| Best Finish | Runners-up (1934, 1962, as Czechoslovakia) |
| Last Appearance | 2006 (group stage, as Czech Republic) |
| 2022 Result | Did not qualify |
Czechia's squad includes technically gifted players from across European leagues, with the team looking to combine the technical heritage of Czechoslovakian football history with a modern pressing approach.
Group A presents Czechia with a genuinely open draw — host nation Mexico will have home support and pressure, but their recent World Cup form has been inconsistent (group-stage exit in 2022). South Korea and South Africa represent winnable fixtures, giving Czechia a realistic path to the knockout stages.
Czechia's playoff journey to FIFA 2026, combined with the historical pedigree of Czechoslovakian football (two World Cup runners-up finishes), gives this campaign genuine narrative weight. Their opening match against host nation Mexico — likely played in a typically hostile Mexican home atmosphere — is one of Group A's most anticipated fixtures.
Czechia matches will be shown on T Sports and Sony Sports in Bangladesh. The Czechia vs Mexico opener, given Mexico's host-nation atmosphere, is must-watch viewing for the group.