Czechia's first World Cup finals match for exactly 20 years ended in a frustrating loss after the European Championship regulars took the lead.
They're in World Cup 2026 Group A with Mexico, South Africa and South Korea, losing to the Taegeuk Warriors in their opening fixture despite a familiar and solid spine comprising Matej Kovar in goal, Tomas Holes in defence, Tomas Soucek in midfield and Patrik Schick leading the line.