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Czechs 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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