Czechia Reaches 2026 World Cup Finals for First Time Since 2006

Czechia advanced to the World Cup playoffs final for the first time since 2006, defeating hosts Denmark 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regular and extra time on Tuesday in the European Path 4 playoff final.

Match Highlights:

  • Czechia goals: Pavel Šulc (3'), Vladimír Coufal (100').

  • Denmark goals: Joachim Andersen (72'), Kasper Høgh (111').

  • Second World Cup appearance since independence from Slovakia (first in 2006, exited group stage).

Denmark misses a third straight tournament (7th overall).

Czechia joins Group A with co-host Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea.

Historic night for the Czechs—back on the big stage! ??

(From your update; part of today's qualification drama.