Czech Republic v South Africa

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Thursday 18 Jun 2026

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium • 

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The Czech Republic national football team, also known as the Strakonice Squad, has a rich history and impressive track record in international competitions. They have appeared in nine FIFA World Cups and have reached the finals twice, finishing as runners-up in 1934 and third place in 1962. In addition, they have qualified for the UEFA European Championship a total of nine times, finishing as runners-up in 1996. The team's most successful period was in the 1990s when they reached their highest FIFA ranking of second place in 1994. The squad is currently led by captain and all-time top scorer, Vladimír Šmicer, and plays their home matches at the Generali Arena in Prague, which has a capacity of 21,000 spectators. With a talented and experienced team, the Czech Republic continues to be a formidable force in the world of football.

South Africa's national football team, commonly known as Bafana Bafana, has been a major player in the African football scene since the country's first democratic elections in 1994. The team has competed in the FIFA World Cup multiple times, with their best performance being in 2002 where they reached the Round of 16. Bafana Bafana has also had success in continental competitions, winning the African Cup of Nations in 1996 and finishing as runners-up in 1998 and 2015. The team is currently coached by Molefi Ntseki and boasts talented players such as Percy Tau, Thulani Hlatshwayo, and Bongani Zungu. Their home stadium is FNB Stadium, also known as "Soccer City", which has a capacity of over 94,000 and hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup final.