Czechia vs England meet at Fortuna Arena in Prague on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 in Matchday 2 of UEFA Nations League League A, Group A3. Both teams are looking for their first points after Czechia lost 2-1 to Croatia and England were beaten 3-2 by Spain in their opening matches.
Santi Denia is preparing for his second game as Czechia coach, while Thomas Tuchel takes England on the road after a five-goal contest at Wembley. Spain and Croatia already have three points in Group A3, giving this fixture added importance before the group moves into October.
Czechia vs England match details
| Match information | Details |
| Competition | UEFA Nations League 2026/27 |
| League / Group | League A, Group A3 |
| Matchday | 2 |
| Date | Tuesday, 29 September 2026 |
| Kick-off | 21:45 Prague time / 19:45 UTC |
| Venue | Fortuna Arena, Prague |
| Referee | Halil Umut Meler (Türkiye) |
| Czechia coach | Santi Denia |
| England coach | Thomas Tuchel |
Fortuna Arena hosts the match after also staging Czechia’s 2-1 defeat to Croatia on Matchday 1. England arrive after surrendering a 2-1 lead in their 3-2 home defeat to Spain.
Possible lineups and selection notes
Czechia vs England lineups are expected to change from the teams used on Matchday 1. UEFA reported that Vladimír Coufal missed Czechia’s pre-match training and is out, while local reports pointed to Michal Sáček as a possible replacement.
Czechia could also move Adam Karabec into a central attacking role. Lukáš Horníček, Robin Hranáč, Stanislav Chaloupek, Michal Sadílek, Pavel Šulc and Adam Hložek are among the players competing for places in Santi Denia’s side.
England have options across the back line and midfield. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Marc Guéhi, Ezri Konsa, Lewis Hall, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane are all in the selection picture. Thomas Tuchel said before the game that he did not plan wholesale rotation despite the compressed international schedule.
| Czechia possible XI | England possible XI |
| Horníček | Pickford / Trafford |
| Sáček | Alexander-Arnold |
| Hranáč | Guéhi |
| Chaloupek | Branthwaite / Konsa |
| Sláma / Zmrzlý | Hall |
| Sadílek | Anderson |
| Červ / Král | Scott / Eze |
| Karabec | Saka / Rogers |
| Šulc | Bellingham |
| Ambros / Radosta | Gordon |
| Hložek | Kane |
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Team news and injuries
Czechia vs England team news has changed significantly from the early preview picture. Czechia have several unavailable players, while England also entered the window with a lengthy injury list and additional doubts after the Spain game.
Czechia’s absentees listed in the pre-match feeds include David Zima, David Jurásek, Lukáš Provod, Matěj Ryneš, Denis Višinský, Tomáš Vlček and Tomáš Chorý. UEFA also reported that Coufal missed the final training session and will not play.
England’s unavailable list has included Dan Burn, Dean Henderson, Reece James, Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice, Djed Spence and John Stones across the current match feeds. Ezri Konsa and Nico O’Reilly have also been listed as doubts, so the final match sheet remains important.
Group A3 standings and match stats
Czechia vs England stats show the teams level on zero points and a minus-one goal difference after the first round. Spain lead the group ahead of Croatia, with both opening winners on three points.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| Spain | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| Croatia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| England | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| Czechia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
Czechia had 44% possession in their opener and scored once against Croatia. England scored twice against Spain but conceded three. ESPN’s early competition data lists both sides averaging a one-goal negative differential after Matchday 1.
Czechia vs England H2H
Czechia vs England H2H in the modern Czechia/Czech Republic era stands at five meetings: three England wins, one Czechia win and one draw. England have scored 11 goals across those games to Czechia’s four.
| Date | Competition | Result |
| 22 Jun 2021 | UEFA EURO 2020 | Czech Republic 0-1 England |
| 11 Oct 2019 | EURO qualifying | Czech Republic 2-1 England |
| 22 Mar 2019 | EURO qualifying | England 5-0 Czech Republic |
| 20 Aug 2008 | International friendly | England 2-2 Czech Republic |
| 18 Nov 1998 | International friendly | England 2-0 Czech Republic |
Czechia’s only win in this five-match sequence came at the same Prague venue in October 2019. England won the most recent meeting 1-0 at EURO 2020 through Raheem Sterling’s first-half goal.
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Recent form
Czechia vs England results leading into Prague show both teams coming off Nations League defeats, although England’s wider summer run includes several knockout-stage wins from the 2026 World Cup.
Czechia recent results
| Fixture | Result |
| Czechia vs Croatia | 1-2 |
| Czechia vs Mexico | 0-3 |
| Czechia vs South Africa | 1-1 |
| South Korea vs Czechia | 2-1 |
| Czechia vs Guatemala | 3-1 |
England recent results
| Fixture | Result |
| England vs Spain | 2-3 |
| France vs England | 4-6 |
| England vs Argentina | 1-2 |
| Norway vs England | 1-2 after extra time |
| Mexico vs England | 2-3 |
Czechia have one win in the five listed matches and have not kept a clean sheet in that sequence. England have also conceded regularly, with the Spain defeat extending a run in which their defence has been tested by high-level opposition.
Key players to watch
Adam Karabec scored Czechia’s goal against Croatia and could be used closer to Adam Hložek in Prague. Pavel Šulc offers another creative route from midfield, while goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček faces a demanding test against England’s attacking options.
Harry Kane remains England’s focal point and scored against Spain on Matchday 1. Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon were also directly involved in England’s attacking output, while Bukayo Saka gives Tuchel another threat from wide areas.
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What the match means for Group A3
Spain and Croatia opened Group A3 with victories, leaving England and Czechia immediately chasing the leading pair. A win in Prague would put either side on three points before the next round of matches, while another defeat would increase the pressure going into the October fixtures.
England travel to Croatia next, while Czechia face Spain. The reverse Czechia–England fixture is scheduled later in the group stage, so the result in Prague will also establish the first direct head-to-head position between the teams in this Nations League campaign.
Czechia vs England prediction and match outlook
Czechia vs England prediction analysis gives England the stronger squad on paper, but the opening round showed vulnerabilities on both sides. England created enough to score twice against Spain, while Czechia stayed competitive against Croatia and had a late effort ruled out.
The hosts will need to manage England’s movement around Kane and Bellingham while finding a way to progress the ball through Karabec, Šulc and Hložek. Coufal’s absence removes experience from Czechia’s right side and could influence how Denia sets up defensively.
England have the deeper attacking options, but their recent defensive record means control without the ball matters as much as possession. The first goal could change the shape of a match involving two teams trying to recover from Matchday 1 defeats.
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How to follow Czechia vs England live
Kick-off is at 21:45 in Prague and 19:45 UTC on Tuesday, 29 September 2026. For the Czechia vs England live score, confirmed lineups, goals, cards and changing match statistics, use SP Score once the match begins.
Where to watch Czechia vs England depends on the viewer’s territory. UEFA’s match centre lists the available broadcasters by market, so viewers should confirm the local television or streaming service before kick-off.
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Czechia vs England FAQs
When is Czechia vs England?
Czechia vs England is scheduled for Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
Where is Czechia vs England being played?
The match is at Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czechia.
What time does Czechia vs England kick off?
Kick-off is 21:45 local time in Prague and 19:45 UTC.
Which Nations League group are Czechia and England in?
They are in UEFA Nations League League A, Group A3 with Spain and Croatia.
How did Czechia start the Nations League?
Czechia lost 2-1 at home to Croatia on Matchday 1.
How did England start the Nations League?
England lost 3-2 at home to Spain on Matchday 1.
Who are the Czechia and England coaches?
Santi Denia coaches Czechia and Thomas Tuchel coaches England.
What is the Czechia vs England head-to-head record?
Across five meetings in the modern Czechia/Czech Republic era, England have three wins, Czechia have one and one match ended in a draw.
Conclusion
Czechia vs England brings together two Group A3 teams searching for their first Nations League points after opening defeats. Czechia have the Prague setting but enter with several absences, while England need to turn the attacking promise shown against Spain into a more complete performance.
The midfield battle, Czechia’s changes on the right side and England’s defensive response will be important once the match begins. With Spain and Croatia already on three points, both teams have an opportunity to change the early shape of the group.
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