Czech Republic defeated Denmark on penalties to qualify for the World Cup

The Czech national football team secured a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an exciting playoff final against Denmark. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

In the European qualifying match held on their home ground, the Czech team played a 2:2 draw during regular and extra time. However, they defeated their Danish opponents in a dramatic penalty shootout.

The match started very intensely for the hosts. In the third minute of the game, Pavel Šulc opened the scoring, giving the Czech Republic an early lead.

Denmark gradually found their rhythm and equalized in the 72nd minute with a goal by Joachim Andersen. This goal took the game into extra time.

During extra time, even more drama unfolded for the fans. In the 100th minute, Ladislav Krejčí put the Czech Republic ahead again, sparking great joy in the stadium.

However, the Danish team did not give up and equalized again in the 111th minute through Høgh, leading to a penalty shootout. In the penalty series, the Czech players performed excellently and won 3:1.

This success made the Czech Republic the 45th confirmed participant of the 2026 World Cup and opened a new chapter in the team's history. This victory not only strengthened their position on the world stage but also brought unforgettable joy to their loyal fans.

The Czech team included players such as Kovář, Chaloupek, Hranáč, Krejčí, Coufal, Zelený, Šulc, Souček, Darida, Schick, and Provod. Denmark took the field with a strong lineup including Hermansen, Bah, Nelsson, Mæhle, Andersen, Hjulmand, Højbjerg, Froholdt, Damsgaard, Isaksen, and Højlund.

Both teams showed great determination, once again proving how intense and unpredictable the World Cup playoff matches can be. Source: One.uz