Czechia
The Czech Republic (now officially Czechia) return to the World Cup for the first time since 2006. Ivan Hašek's methodical side qualified with a late surge of form. Souček provides energy and goals from midfield; Schick — remembered for a stunning halfway-line goal at Euro 2020 — is the attacking focal point.
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Tactical Blueprint
A pragmatic 4-2-3-1 with disciplined defensive structure and direct attacking play. Souček covers enormous ground; Schick's hold-up play and aerial threat makes him difficult to manage for any defence.
Key Personnel
Tomáš Souček
Player · West Ham United
Patrik Schick
Player · Bayer Leverkusen
Vladimír Coufal
Player · Hoffenheim
★ Tournament Lore
Czechoslovakia finished second at the 1962 World Cup; the Czech Republic reached the Euro 1996 final.
Patrik Schick's goal from the halfway line against Scotland at Euro 2020 was voted Goal of the Tournament.
Tomáš Souček has played more Premier League minutes than any Czech player in the competition's history.
