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Czechia vs South Africa — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-654CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026 · ATLANTA
Czechia
VS
South Africa
14
Days
:
20
Hours
:
03
Mins
:
06
Secs
Czechia vs South Africa · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
02 · Tale of the Tape

Tale of the tape.

28.1
Average Age
26.7
03 · The Form Guide

Last five walks into the room.

Who's hotter going in? Latest competitive results, newest first.

Czechia

W
D
D
W
W
May 31
vs Kosovo
Friendlies · Friendly International · epet ARENA
2–1
Mar 31
vs Denmark
World Cup - Qualification Europe · Final · epet ARENA
1–1
Mar 26
vs Rep. Of Ireland
World Cup - Qualification Europe · Semi-finals · Fortuna Arena
2–2
Nov 17
vs Gibraltar
World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group Stage - 10 · Andruv stadion
6–0
Nov 13
vs San Marino
Friendlies · Friendlies 1 · Městský stadion (Karviná)
1–0

South Africa

D
L
D
L
W
May 29
vs Nicaragua
Friendlies · Friendly International · FNB Stadium
0–0
Mar 31
vs Panama
Friendlies · Friendly International · Cape Town Stadium
1–2
Mar 27
vs Panama
Friendlies · Friendly International · Moses Mabhida Stadium
1–1
Jan 4
vs Cameroon
Africa Cup of Nations · Round of 16 · Al-Medina Stadium
1–2
Dec 29
at Zimbabwe
Africa Cup of Nations · Group Stage - 3 · Grand Stade de Marrakech
3–2
05 · Key Battles

Czechia vs South Africa: Key Battles

A group-stage clash between Central European technical precision and African athleticism.

// Central midfield · The engine room
T. Souček
#22 · West Ham
VS
T. Mokoena
T. Mokoena
#4 · Mamelodi Sundowns
Souček's physicality and set-piece prowess will test Mokoena's composure in a battle for midfield control. The Czech's Premier League experience should edge this contest, though South Africa's pace could trouble lazy positioning.
// Centre-forward vs Centre-back · The focal point
T. Chorý
#19 · Slavia Praha
VS
S. Ngezana
S. Ngezana
#21 · FCSB
Chorý's hold-up play and link-up will be crucial against Ngezana's aerial dominance. A test of whether the Slavia striker can create space or if South Africa's defensive leader suffocates possession in the box.
// Left-back vs Right winger · The flank duel
L. Provod
#14 · Slavia Praha
VS
O. Appollis
O. Appollis
#7 · Polokwane City
Appollis's pace and directness will exploit Provod if the Czech left-back loses focus, but experience and positioning should allow Provod to shepherd the South African winger away from danger. A battle of intensity versus craft.
06 · Style Clash

Czechia vs South Africa: Style Clash

Midfield control and technical rhythm meet counter-attacking verve and physical intensity.

// Technical rhythm and control
Czechia
vs
// Athletic intensity and transitions
South Africa
Measured
Tempo
Explosive
Possession-based
Build-up
Direct
Organized
Defensive shape
Aggressive
Lateral
Attacking width
Penetrative
Structured
Physicality
Muscular
Controlled
Transition speed
Rapid
07 · Win Probability

Win probability.

Even-money default — ranks not yet on file.

38CZE
24DRAW
38RSA
38%
24%
38%
09 · The Bench

The bench faceoff.

Czechia · Head coach

I. Hašek

M. Ntseki
South Africa · Head coach

M. Ntseki

10 · The Venue

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta · USA / CAN / MEX
Stadium guide →
71,000
Capacity
Atlanta
City
2017
Opened
hybrid
Surface
12 · Where to watch

Where to watch.

USA
FOX / Telemundo
UK & Ireland
BBC / ITV
Latin America
Globo / TyC Sports
Worldwide
FIFA+ (selected territories)
// match file
Czechia vs South Africa.
The full dossier — form, key battles, the take — sharpens closer to kickoff.
GROUP STAGEMercedes-Benz Stadium