{"id":228005,"date":"2026-05-31T19:15:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T19:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/cdm-2026-the-czech-republics-list-with-pavel-sulc\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T19:15:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T19:15:04","slug":"cdm-2026-the-czech-republics-list-with-pavel-sulc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/cdm-2026-the-czech-republics-list-with-pavel-sulc\/","title":{"rendered":"CdM 2026: The Czech Republic&#8217;s List with Pavel Sulc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Czechia&#8217;s World Cup 2026 Squad: Spotlight on Pavel Sulc<\/h2>\n<p>Following a resounding 3-1 victory against Kosovo, the Czech Republic has finalized its 26-player roster for the 2026 World Cup. Head coach Miroslav Koubek has made pivotal selections, notably including Pavel Sulc, an attacking midfielder from Olympique Lyonnais (OL). What makes Sulc&#8217;s inclusion significant is that he stands out as one of the few players not currently competing in the Czech league among a squad predominantly filled with domestic talent.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Players Abroad<\/h2>\n<p>Czechia&#8217;s roster features several notable players plying their trade in foreign leagues. Alongside Sulc, key figures include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vladimir Coufal<\/strong> (Hoffenheim)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tomas Soucek<\/strong> (West Ham)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Patrick Schick<\/strong> (Bayer Leverkusen)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These players bring a wealth of international experience that will be essential in the high-pressure environment of the World Cup.<\/p>\n<h2>Group Stage Challenge<\/h2>\n<p>In the group stage, Czechia finds itself in Group A, facing formidable opponents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Africa<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>South Korea<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mexico<\/strong> (the tournament host)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This combination of teams presents both challenges and opportunities as Czechia aims to advance beyond the group stage. The team&#8217;s preparation and adaptability will be crucial.<\/p>\n<h3>The Final List<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s a detailed look at the final roster announced by Miroslav Koubek:<\/p>\n<h4>Goalkeepers<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lukas Hornicek<\/strong> (Braga)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Matej Kovar<\/strong> (PSV)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jindrich Stanek<\/strong> (Slavia Prague)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Defenders<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stepan Chaloupek<\/strong> (Slavia Prague)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vladimir Coufal<\/strong> (Hoffenheim)<\/li>\n<li><strong>David Doudera<\/strong> (Slavia Prague)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tomas Holes<\/strong> (Slavia Prague)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Robin Hranac<\/strong> (Hoffenheim)<\/li>\n<li><strong>David Jurasek<\/strong> (Slavia Prague)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ladislav Krejci<\/strong> (Wolves)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jaroslav Zeleny<\/strong> (Sparta Prague)<\/li>\n<li><strong>David Zima<\/strong> (Slavia Prague)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Midfielders<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lukas Cerv<\/strong> (Viktoria Plzen)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vladimir Darida<\/strong> (Hradec Kralov\u00e9)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lukas Provod<\/strong> (Slavia Prague)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Michal Sadilek<\/strong> (Slavia Prague)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hugo Sochurek<\/strong> (Sparta Prague)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alexandr Sojka<\/strong> (Viktoria Plzen)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tomas Soucek<\/strong> (West Ham)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pavel Sulc<\/strong> (OL)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Denis Visinsky<\/strong> (Viktoria Plzen)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Forwards<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tomas Chory<\/strong> (Slavia Prague)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mojmir Chytil<\/strong> (Slavia Prague)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adam Hlozek<\/strong> (Hoffenheim)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jan Kuchta<\/strong> (Sparta Prague)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Patrick Schick<\/strong> (Bayer Leverkusen)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>As the World Cup approaches, the Czech Republic&#8217;s blend of local and international talent sets the stage for a competitive campaign. With coach Miroslav Koubek at the helm and players like Pavel Sulc contributing their unique styles and skills, Czechia aims to make a memorable impact in the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Czech fans will be eagerly anticipating what this team can achieve on the world stage, and the excitement is palpable as players ready themselves for the challenge ahead.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Czechia&#8217;s World Cup 2026 Squad: Spotlight on Pavel Sulc Following a resounding 3-1 victory against Kosovo, the Czech Republic has finalized its 26-player roster for the 2026 World Cup. Head coach Miroslav Koubek has made pivotal selections, notably including Pavel Sulc, an attacking midfielder from Olympique Lyonnais (OL). 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