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10 Tomáš Rosický
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11 Pavel Nedvěd
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20 Jaroslav Plašil
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12 Vratislav Lokvenc
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World Cup 2006

Czech Republic

Group Stage

For the first time in their history, Czech Republic walked onto the World Cup stage. Karel Brückner led the squad into the unknown.

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United States 0-3 Czech Republic in Group Stage
The 2006 FIFA World Cup saw the Czech Republic dominate the Group E stage, securing a 3-0 victory over the United States in a spirited Gelsenkirchen affair. Feb 01, 2026
Group E
TeamMPWDL GFGAGDPts
1
Italy
3 2 1 0 5 1 4 7
2
Ghana
3 2 0 1 4 3 1 6
3
Czech Republic
3 1 0 2 3 4 -1 3
4
United States
3 0 1 2 2 6 -4 1
The Campaign

World Cup 2006

Czech Republic found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage.

The Defining Moment

Czech Republic 2006

Czech Republic endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a commanding 3-0 victory over United States, a 0-2 defeat against Ghana, and a 0-2 defeat against Italy. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Czech Republic's campaign ended at the the opening round.

2006 campaign
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Failed to score in 2 of 3 matches 3 goals and a first World Cup win in a promising debut.

Top Scorer

Tomáš Rosický

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Tomáš Rosický led Czech Republic's attack with 2 goals at the 2006 World Cup.

Discipline
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2.7per match

2 red cards across the tournament Lokvenc booked twice.

Head Coach

Karel Brückner

Czech Republic · 2006

The tactical mind behind Czech Republic's 2006 campaign. Guided Czech Republic to their first World Cup leading Czech Republic at his first World Cup.

Playing Style

Midfield Maestros

Tactical identity · 2006

The team relied on midfielders like Tomáš Rosický to control the tempo of games and create scoring opportunities. Their approach focused on quick passing and fluid movements.

Goalkeepers

1
Petr Čech
3GAMES
GK
16
Jaromír Blažek
GK
23
Antonín Kinský
GK

Defenders

2
Zdeněk Grygera
3GAMES
RB
3
Pavel Mareš
CB
5
Radoslav Kováč
1GAME
CB
6
Marek Jankulovski
3GAMES
LB
13
Martin Jiránek
CB
21
Tomáš Ujfaluši
2GAMES
CB
22
David Rozehnal
3GAMES
CB

Midfielders

4
Tomáš Galásek
2GAMES
DM
8
Karel Poborský
3GAMES
RM
10
Tomáš Rosický
3GAMES2GOALS
CM
11
Pavel Nedvěd
3GAMES
CM
14
David Jarolím
1GAME
CM
17
Jiří Štajner
3GAMES
CM
19
Jan Polák
3GAMES
DM
20
Jaroslav Plašil
3GAMES
LM

Forwards

7
Libor Sionko
1GAME
CF
9
Jan Koller
1GAME1GOAL
CF
12
Vratislav Lokvenc
2GAMES
CF
15
Milan Baroš
1GAME
CF
18
Marek Heinz
1GAME
CF
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