US EditionCzechs Beat Denmark on Penalties to Book World Cup Spot
Czechia earned the final European berth after a 3-1 shootout win, sending it to its first World Cup since 2006.
- On March 31, 2026, Czechia defeated Denmark 3-1 on penalties at Stadion Letna in Prague to secure the last remaining spot in the FIFA World Cup.
- The teams remained knotted at 1-1 after 90 minutes and traded goals during extra time, forcing a penalty shootout where Czech player Michal Sadilek converted the winning kick.
- Czechia reached this final after eliminating Ireland on penalties last week, while Denmark qualified for the showdown by defeating North Macedonia 4-0 on Thursday.
- This victory places Czechia into Group A alongside Korea, Mexico, and South Africa, marking the nation's first FIFA World Cup appearance since 2006.
- Korea will begin Group play against Czechia on June 11 at Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan, with further matches scheduled against Mexico and South Africa.
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'An historic catastrophe': Denmark reacts to missing out on World Cup
Denmark's football players, press and fans were all united in anger and disappointment on Wednesday after the men's team lost their World Cup playoff match against the Czech Republic. It means Denmark will miss out on the World Cup for the first time since 2014.
This summer's World Cup will be without Denmark after the national team lost to the Czech Republic in the decisive playoff match.
The Czech Republic team qualified for the 2026 World Cup after pairing 2-2 with Denmark and winning 3-1 in the penalty round, in a respite in Prague. The Czech team thus sealed their return to a World Cup twenty years later and became strong again from the eleven meters, just five days after having passed another series on the same track.
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