Czechia face South Africa with their World Cup on the line

Czechia face South Africa on Thursday in what is already a must-win Group A match at World Cup 2026. Both sides sit on zero points, and defeat would leave progression almost impossible (1). The Czechs carry the memory of their 2–0 win over the Netherlands in 2021 into this tournament, a performance that proved they can disrupt elite opponents. Patrik Schick and Adam Hlozek will be expected to deliver in a fixture your team simply cannot afford to lose. A trip to the knockout rounds is on the line.