Czech Republic
South Africa
Atlanta Stadium · Atlanta · 71,000 seats — Mercedes-Benz Stadium — closed roof, indoor pitch
Group A action heats up as the Czech Republic faces South Africa in a clash that promises to be a tactical stalemate. Despite the Czechs entering with a 2.01 best decimal price, the model actually favors South Africa with a narrow 37.05 percent win probability. The Czech Republic has struggled to find consistency, drawing their last two matches 2-2, while South Africa arrives with solid momentum from recent victories. With the odds and probabilities so tightly aligned, this fixture remains perfectly poised for a high-stakes battle.
Win probability
Squads
Czech Republic
Probable XI
Based on the last available lineup (2026) — not yet announced.
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1
Matej Kovar
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2
Stepan Chaloupek
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4
Robin Hranac
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7
Ladislav Krejci
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5
Vladimír Coufal
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22
Tomáš Souček
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8
Vladimír Darida
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20
Jaroslav Zelený
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14
Lukas Provod
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15
Pavel Sulc
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10
Patrik Schick
Rest of squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
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2
David Zima
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3
Tomas Holes
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14
David Jurásek
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21
David Doudera
Midfielders
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12
Lukas Cerv
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24
Alexandr Sojka
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25
Hugo Sochurek
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26
Denis Visinsky
Forwards
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9
Adam Hlozek
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11
Jan Kuchta
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13
Mojmír Chytil
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19
Tomas Chory
South Africa
Probable XI
Based on the last available lineup (2025) — not yet announced.
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1
Ronwen Williams
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20
Khuliso Mudau
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19
Nkosinathi Sibisi
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3
Khulumani Ndamane
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6
Aubrey Modiba
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5
Thalente Mbatha
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4
Teboho Mokoena
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23
Thapelo Morena
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17
Sipho Mbule
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7
Oswin Appollis
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13
Evidence Makgopa
Rest of squad
Goalkeepers
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16
Sipho Chaine
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22
Ricardo Goss
Defenders
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2
Thabang Matuludi
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14
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
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18
Samukele Kabini
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21
Ime Okon
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24
Olwethu Makhanya
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26
Bradley Cross
Midfielders
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11
Themba Zwane
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13
Yaya Sithole
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23
Jayden Adams
Forwards
Head to head
First competitive meeting.
Latest form · averages per match
Czech Republic
South Africa
In the news
- World Cup predictions: Mexico vs South Africa, South Korea vs Czech Republic on matchday 1 - The Athletic · www.nytimes.com
- World Cup 2026: Any early shocks? Chris Sutton's score predictions - BBC Sport · www.bbc.com
- 2026 World Cup, Day 1: Mexico vs. South Africa; South Korea vs. Czech Republic | We Ain't Got No History · weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com
- World Cup 2026: Mexico vs South Africa - Ronwen Williams inspired by brother's memory - BBC Sport · www.bbc.com