Czech Republic Final 26-Man World Cup Roster: Major Stars Included

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[MyDaily = Reporter Choi Byung-jin] The Czech Republic, the opponent of Hong Myung-bo’s side in the opening group match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, announced its final 26-man roster.

On the 31st (KST), the Czechs faced Kosovo in Prague. They broke the deadlock in the 11th minute when a cross from the right flank found Tomáš Ladra, who headed it into the net.

Hložek added a second in the 31st minute, running into space from near the halfway line and finishing with a right-foot shot. The Czechs conceded once in the 30th minute of the second half but held on for the win.

After the friendly, the Czech FA quickly confirmed its final squad. Kristof Kabongo, Pavel Buha and Tomáš Ladra were dropped from the provisional list. Ladra’s goal on the day wasn’t enough to secure him a spot on the World Cup team.

As expected, the core players made the cut. Tomáš Souček (West Ham United), Pavel Šulc (Olympique Lyonnais), Vladimír Kupal (TSG Hoffenheim) and Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen) were included. Seventeen of the 26 players compete in the domestic league, and the squad features several tall, physical players — signaling a plan to use height and strength as key assets.

The Czech Republic are drawn into Group A with Mexico, South Korea and South Africa. They’re likely to jockey with South Korea for second place in the group. The Czechs open the group stage against Mexico on the 11th of next month at 11:00 a.m. in Guadalajara, Mexico. They will also play a friendly against Guatemala in New Jersey, USA.

◆Czech national team — Final 26-man roster for the 2026 North America World Cup

GK: 루카시 호르니체크(브라가), 인드르지흐 스타네크(슬라비아 프라하), 마테이 코바르(에인트호번)

DF: 쿠팔, 로빈 흐라냐치(이상 호펜하임), 다비드 도우데라, 슈테판 할로우페크, 토마시 홀레시, 다비드 유라세크, 다비드 지마(이상 슬라비아 프라하), 야로슬라프 젤레니(스파르타 프라하), 라디슬라프 크레이치(올버햄튼)

MF: 루카시 체르프, 데니스 비신스키, 알렉산드르 소이카(이상 빅토리아 플젠), 루카시 프로보트, 미할 사딜레크(이상 슬라비아 프라하), 수첵, 블라디미르 다리다(흐라네츠 크랄로베), 후고 소후레크(스파르타 프라하), 파벨 슐츠(리옹)

FW: 시크, 흘로제크(호펜하임), 토마시 호리, 모이미르 히틸(이상 슬라비아 프라하), 얀 쿠흐타(스파르타 프라하)

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