Czechia predicted lineup vs South Africa for FIFA World Cup 2026 clash

Can Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick propel Czechia to victory over Bafana Bafana in a must-win game?

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, gears up to host the match week 2 fixture in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Reigning European outfit Czechia take on African powerhouse South Africa in what is set to be a thrilling contest.

Despite Ladislav Krejci scoring the first goal against South Korea, Czechia conceded two goals in quick intervals. They succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to the Taegeuk Warriors in the opening fixture.

This is a must-win game for the European outfit to keep their knockout hopes alive. They next play Mexico in their final group stage fixture.

Czechia are led by Miroslav Koubek. He has previously been at the helm of Slavia Praha and the youth teams before getting promoted as the head coach of the senior national team.

In this article, we take a closer look at the predicted lineup of Czechia for the big game against South Africa.

Also read: South Africa predicted lineup vs Czechia for FIFA World Cup 2026 clash

Team news vs South Africa

Miroslav Koubek will most likely stick to his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation against South Africa. This is a must-win game for the European outfit. Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick must fire all bullets to score for his national team.

Wolves defender Krejci scored the only goal for his side in the last match. He will be keen to secure a clean sheet in the next game against South Korea.

PSV Eindhoven keeper Kovar is expected to retain his place between the sticks. He brings that European pedigree. He has faced some of the best strikers in the Dutch top flight.

Czechia predicted XI vs South Africa (3-4-2-1)

Predicted lineup: Matej Kovar (GK); Vladimir Coufal, Ladislav Krejci, Stepan Chaloupek; Robin Hranac, Jaroslav Zeleny, Lukas Sojka, Tomas Soucek; Lukas Provod, Pavel Sulc; Patrik Schick.

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