Back after a 20-year absence… Czech fans’ guide to booking tickets and group dates for the 2026 World Cup

Football fans in the Czech Republic are preparing for a historic trip to North America this summer as the “Czech Battalion” marks their long-awaited return to the 2026 World Cup after a long absence of 20 years, particularly since the 2006 edition in Germany.

The Czechs’ qualification for the European play-offs came after a true epic that went all the way down to the penalty shoot-out, so top scorer Patrik Cech’s friends made up for the fans’ modest qualification with a thrilling Group A encounter alongside Mexico (hosts), South Korea and South Africa.

The Czech team at the 2026 World Cup

After finishing second in the 1962 World Cup, the Czechs have only qualified for the knockout stages once (1990). Here is the schedule of group meetings that you are waiting for this time.

the date	Matching	The place	Tickets
Thursday, June 11	South Korea – Czech Republic	Akron Stadium, Zapopan	Tickets
Thursday 18 June	Czech Republic vs South Africa	Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta	Tickets
Wednesday 24 June	Czech Republic – Mexico	Azteca Stadium, Mexico City	tickets

How to buy tickets for World Cup Czech Republic matches?

The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced the closure of the preliminary random draw rounds and the sale of Visa cards after an unprecedented record turnout. However, the opportunity is still there for Czech fans in the following official ways:

• Last minute sales stage. Currently, it operates through the official FIFA website, it is based on the “first come” principle.
• FIFA’s official resale platform. The only safe solution to buy tickets from other fans at their original face value without interference.
• Reliable secondary markets. Like a platform StubHub:It is an ideal choice for main matches and knockout stages, given that prices can be subject to supply and demand and vary from the starting price.

2026 World Cup ticket prices (by categories)

FIFA has adopted a flexible pricing system that varies depending on the importance of the stadium’s role and seating position. Approximate ticket prices are as follows:

Status:	Group stage	Round of 32: Quarter Finals	Semi-finals and finals
Category 1:	$250 – $400	$600 – $1200	$1500 – $6730
Category 2:	$150 – $280	$400 – $800	$1000 – $4210
Category 3:	$100 – $200	$200 – $500	$600 – $2790
Category 4:	$60 – $120	$150 – $350	$400 – $2030

Ambitions of the Czech friends and the ancient heritage of Czechoslovakia

Despite the long absence of the current generation, Czech football has a golden history under the name Czechoslovakia, which won the World Cup twice (1934 and 1962) and won the historic Euro title in 1976.

The team of veteran coach Miroslav Kubik leads the terrible trio, on which the public is betting to create a surprise.

1. Patrick Schick. Leverkusen “Bayer” sniper and the best scorer of the qualifying round (25 goals in 52 international matches).
2. Thomas Suchek. The lung of the midfield and the star of “West Ham United”, who gives the team physical balance.
3. Ladislav Krejci. The rock of defense and the decisive leader of the team.

stadiums hosting the event of the century

The tournament is organized jointly, the largest in history, between 16 cities in 3 countries (America, Mexico, Canada) and the hosts. Here is the number of stadium crowds.

Country:	Stadium (city)	Capacity
Canada	BC Place (Vancouver)	54000
	BMO Stadium (Toronto)	45000
Mexico	Banorte Stadium (Mexico City)	83000
	Akron Stadium (Guadalajara)	48000
	Professor BBVA (Monterrey)	53,500
USA:	Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)	75000
	Gillette Stadium (Foxboro)	65000
	Professor AT&T (Dallas)	94000
	NRG Stadium (Houston)	72000
	Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City)	73000
	SOFI Stadium (Inglewood)	70000
	Hard Rock Stadium (Miami)	65000
	MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford)	82,500
	Lincoln Financial Stadium (Philadelphia)	69000
	Levi’s Stadium (San Francisco)	71000
	Lumen Stadium (Seattle)	69000