The Czech Republic National Football Team heads into Euro 2024 with a mix of experience and youthful talent. This article provides a complete look at the squad, including a full list of players, coaching staff, captaincy, and details on the team’s home grounds and upcoming fixtures.
The Czech Republic national football team represents the Czech Republic in men’s international football. The team is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic (FAČR). Historically, the team participated in FIFA and UEFA competitions as Bohemia and Czechoslovakia.
Following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, the first international competition of the Czech Republic was UEFA Euro 1996, where they finished runners-up and they have taken part at every European Championship since. Following the separation, they have featured at one FIFA World Cup, the 2006 tournament.
Czech Republic National Football Team Players, Current squad
This is Czech Republic team for FIFA World Cup 2026, Czech Republic National Football Team Players for other Tournament like Euro 2024. Czech Republic Squad for International Friendlies and World Cup qualifying.
| No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jindřich Staněk | 27 April 1996 (age 28) | 9 | 0 | Slavia Prague | |
| 23 | Vítězslav Jaroš | 23 July 2001 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | Sturm Graz | |
| 16 | Matěj Kovář | 17 May 2000 (age 24) | 1 | 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | |
| Defenders | ||||||
| 3 | Tomáš Holeš | 31 March 1993 (age 31) | 27 | 2 | Slavia Prague | |
| 2 | David Zima | 8 November 2000 (age 23) | 20 | 1 | Slavia Prague | |
| 6 | Jaroslav Zelený | 20 August 1992 (age 31) | 10 | 0 | Sparta Prague | |
| 4 | Ladislav Krejčí | 20 April 1999 (age 25) | 9 | 3 | Sparta Prague | |
| 18 | David Douděra | 31 May 1998 (age 25) | 8 | 1 | Slavia Prague | |
| 15 | David Jurásek | 7 August 2000 (age 23) | 7 | 0 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | |
| 5 | Adam Gabriel | 28 March 2001 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | Midtjylland | |
| 21 | Robin Hranáč | 29 January 2000 (age 24) | 1 | 0 | Viktoria Plzeň | |
| 17 | Tomáš Vlček | 28 February 2001 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | Slavia Prague | |
| Midfielders | ||||||
| 22 | Tomáš Souček (captain) | 27 February 1995 (age 29) | 68 | 12 | West Ham United | |
| 7 | Antonín Barák | 3 December 1994 (age 29) | 39 | 9 | Fiorentina | |
| 8 | Michal Sadílek | 31 May 1999 (age 24) | 23 | 1 | Twente | |
| 14 | Lukáš Provod | 23 October 1996 (age 27) | 18 | 2 | Slavia Prague | |
| 20 | Ondřej Lingr | 7 October 1998 (age 25) | 13 | 0 | Feyenoord | |
| 12 | Matěj Jurásek | 30 August 2003 (age 20) | 1 | 0 | Slavia Prague | |
| 11 | Pavel Šulc | 29 December 2000 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | Viktoria Plzeň | |
| Forwords | ||||||
| 10 | Patrik Schick | 24 January 1996 (age 28) | 37 | 18 | Bayer Leverkusen | |
| 9 | Adam Hložek | 25 July 2002 (age 21) | 31 | 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | |
| 13 | Mojmír Chytil | 29 April 1999 (age 25) | 12 | 4 | Slavia Prague | |
| 19 | Tomáš Chorý | 26 January 1995 (age 29) | 3 | 2 | Viktoria Plzeň | |
Recent call-ups
The following players have also been called up to the Czech Republic squad within the last twelve months:
| Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleš Mandous | 21 April 1992 (age 32) | 4 | 0 |
| Jiří Pavlenka | 14 April 1992 (age 32) | 21 | 0 |
| Tomáš Koubek | 26 August 1992 (age 31) | 12 | 0 |
| Tomáš Vaclík | 29 March 1989 (age 35) | 54 | 0 |
| Patrizio Stronati | 17 November 1994 (age 29) | 4 | 1 |
| Martin Vitík | 21 January 2003 (age 21) | 1 | 0 |
| Jakub Brabec | 6 August 1992 (age 31) | 41 | 2 |
| Vladimír Coufal | 22 August 1992 (age 31) | 40 | 1 |
| Jakub Jugas | 5 May 1992 (age 32) | 3 | 0 |
| Alex Král | 19 May 1998 (age 26) | 39 | 2 |
| Lukáš Masopust | 12 February 1993 (age 31) | 34 | 2 |
| Václav Černý | 17 October 1997 (age 26) | 15 | 5 |
| Lukáš Sadílek | 23 May 1996 (age 27) | 3 | 0 |
| Jaromír Zmrhal | 2 August 1993 (age 30) | 23 | 1 |
| Tomáš Čvančara | 13 August 2000 (age 23) | 6 | 1 |
| Vasil Kušej | 24 May 2000 (age 23) | 1 | 0 |
| Jan Kuchta | 8 January 1997 (age 27) | 20 | 2 |
| Václav Jurečka | 26 June 1994 (age 29) | 9 | 1 |
| Jan Matoušek | 9 May 1998 (age 26) | 2 | 0 |
Czech Republic Squad Euro 2024
The Czech Republic Euro 2024 squad is looking forward to an eighth successive European Championship.
- GK: Jindrich Stanek (Slavia Prague)
- GK: Vitezslav Jaros (Sturm Graz)
- GK: Matej Kovar (Bayer Leverkusen)
- DF: Tomas Holes (Slavia Prague)
- DF: David Zima (Slavia Prague)
- DF: Jarsolav Zeleny (Sparta Prague)
- DF: Ladislav Krejci (Sparta Prague)
- DF: David Doudera (Slavia Prague)
- DF: David Jurasek (Hoffenheim)
- DF: Adam Gabriel (Midtjylland)
- DF: Robin Hranac (Viktoria Plzen)
- DF: Tomas Vlcek (Slavia Prague)
- MF: Tomas Soucek (West Ham)
- MF: Antonin Barak (Fiorentina)
- MF: Michal Sadilek (Twente)
- MF: Lukas Provod (Slavia Prague)
- MF: Ondrej Lingr (Feyenoord)
- MF: Marej Jurasek (Slavia Prague)
- MF: Pavel Sulc (Viktoria Plzen)
- FW: Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)
- FW: Adam Hlozek (Bayer Leverkusen)
- FW: Mojmir Chytil (Slavia Prague)
- FW: Tomas Chory (Viktoria Plzen)
Support staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Ivan Hašek |
| Assistant Coach | Jaroslav Veselý |
| Assistant Coach | Jaroslav Köstl |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Radek Černý Matúš Kozáčik |
Who is Captain of Czech Republic National Football Team?
Czech Republic National Football Team Led by captain Tomáš Souček.
What is Czech Republic’s nickname for their national football team?
The Czech Republic actually has two nicknames for their national football team:
- Nároďák: This translates to “The National Team” and reflects a sense of pride and national identity.
- Lokomotiva: This translates to “The Locomotive” and is a more interesting nickname. It might refer to the team’s relentless style of play or their ability to steamroll over opponents.
How many World Cups has Czech Republic won?
The Czech Republic itself has not won any FIFA World Cups.
However, it’s important to note the history of Czechoslovakia, which split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993. Prior to the separation, Czechoslovakia achieved great success in the World Cup, finishing runner-up twice:
- 1934 World Cup
- 1962 World Cup
Who is the head coach of the Czech Republic national football team?
Ivan Hašek is the current head coach of the Czech Republic national football team.
Czech Republic National Football Team Home Ground
The Czech Republic National Football Team doesn’t have one designated home stadium. They play their home matches across various stadiums in the country.
Two stadiums are most frequently used:
- Stadion Letná:This is the home stadium of AC Sparta Prague and has a capacity of 18,887 seats. It was renovated in 1994 and is located in Prague.
- Sinobo Stadium (เดิม Fortuna Arena):This is the home stadium of SK Slavia Prague and has a capacity of 20,850. It’s a newer stadium built in 2008 and is also located in Prague.
Czech Republic National Football Team Next Fixtures 2024
- Friday, June 7th: International Friendly – Czech Republic vs Malta (Untersberg-Arena, Austria)
- Monday, June 10th: International Friendly – Czech Republic vs North Macedonia (Malšovická Aréna, Hradec Kralove, Czechia)
- Tuesday, June 18th: UEFA Euro 2024 – Portugal vs Czech Republic (Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany)
- Saturday, June 22nd: UEFA Euro 2024 – Georgia vs Czech Republic (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, Germany)
- Wednesday, June 26th: UEFA Euro 2024 – Czech Republic vs Turkey (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, Germany)
- Saturday, September 7th: UEFA Nations League – Georgia vs Czech Republic (Time to be confirmed)
- Tuesday, September 10th: UEFA Nations League – Czech Republic vs Opponent to be confirmed (Time to be confirmed)
- Friday, October 11th: UEFA Nations League – Czech Republic vs Opponent to be confirmed (Time to be confirmed)
- Monday, October 14th: UEFA Nations League – Opponent to be confirmed vs Czech Republic (Time to be confirmed)
- Saturday, November 16th: UEFA Nations League – Czech Republic vs Opponent to be confirmed (Time to be confirmed)
- Tuesday, November 19th: UEFA Nations League – Opponent to be confirmed vs Czech Republic (Time to be confirmed)
Czech Republic National Football Team History
The Czech Republic national football team, inheriting a rich footballing tradition, has carved its own path to success on the international stage. While its official inception came in 1993 following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, its roots trace back to the early 20th century, intertwined with the story of Bohemian football.
Early Beginnings: The Bohemian Era (1903-1918)
Before Czechoslovakia, there was Bohemia, a region within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1903, Bohemia played its first international match against Hungary, marking the dawn of organized football in the territory. Though initially under the control of the Austrian Football Association, Bohemia eventually formed its own governing body – the Czechoslovak Football Association (ČSF) – in 1907. This paved the way for independent participation in international competitions.
Czechoslovakia: A Golden Era (1919-1993)
Following World War I, Czechoslovakia emerged as an independent nation. Its national football team, inheriting the legacy of Bohemia, quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with. The 1930s witnessed a golden era, with the team reaching the 1934 World Cup final in Italy. Led by the legendary forward Oldřich Nejedlý, they narrowly lost to the host nation. This success was replicated in 1962, where Czechoslovakia once again finished runners-up in the World Cup held in Chile.
The 1970s saw a shift in focus towards European competitions. The “Golden Generation” of players, featuring icons like Antonín Panenka and Ivo Viktor, culminated in a historic victory at the 1976 European Championship. This triumph solidified Czechoslovakia’s position as a European powerhouse.
A Nation Divided: The Birth of the Czech Republic Team (1993-present)
The peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993 marked a turning point. The Czech Republic national football team, inheriting the ČSF and a proud footballing tradition, was officially formed. Their baptism by fire came at the UEFA Euro 1996, where they surprised the world by reaching the final, ultimately losing to Germany. This performance, however, showcased the talent and potential of the newly formed team.
Building a New Identity: The Rise of Pavel Nedvěd and Jan Koller (1996-2006)
The post-Euro 1996 period saw the emergence of iconic figures like Pavel Nedvěd and Jan Koller. Nedvěd, a gifted midfielder known for his relentless energy and dribbling skills, became the team’s captain and a symbol of Czech football. Koller, a towering striker with exceptional heading ability, emerged as the team’s all-time top scorer.
This era witnessed consistent qualification for the European Championships, with the Czechs reaching the semi-finals in 2004. However, World Cup qualification proved more challenging. It wasn’t until 2006, with the return of Nedvěd and a crucial playoff victory against Norway, that the Czech Republic returned to the global stage after a 12-year hiatus.
The Modern Era: Challenges and a New Generation (2006-present)
The post-2006 period has been a mixed bag for the Czech Republic team. Qualification for major tournaments has become less frequent, with the team missing out on both the 2010 and 2014 World Cups. They did, however, reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2012, showcasing glimpses of their past brilliance.
The retirement of veterans like Nedvěd and Koller necessitated a rebuilding phase. The emergence of young talents like Tomáš Souček and Vladimír Darida offers hope for the future. While the team hasn’t replicated the heights of the past, they remain a force to be reckoned with in European football.
The Czech Republic national football team, despite its relatively short history, boasts a rich legacy. They have consistently produced technically gifted players known for their tactical discipline and fighting spirit. The team’s success is a testament to the strong footballing foundation laid in Bohemia and nurtured through the golden era of Czechoslovakia.
As they look towards the future, the Czech Republic team faces the challenge of replicating the past glories. However, with a dedicated fanbase and a talented young generation, the future of Czech football appears bright. They are sure to continue to be a force to be reckoned with on the international stage, leaving their mark with their grit, determination, and unique brand of football.
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