Czechia vs England Match Preview, Teams Lineups, and Key Players

Czechia take on England in Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League, with the Group C encounter set for Fortuna Arena in Prague. Kick-off is scheduled for 11:45 PM Pakistan time.

Neither side has picked up a point so far after losing their opening fixtures. England were beaten 3-2, while Czechia suffered a 2-1 defeat in their first match.

With Spain and Croatia already sitting on three points, both teams will be under pressure to get a result and avoid falling further behind in the Group C standings.

Czechia vs England Preview

Czechia will be looking to respond after their narrow defeat in the opening round. They scored once in their first match but conceded twice, leaving them fourth in Group C on goal difference.

Playing at Fortuna Arena gives Czechia an opportunity to put pressure on England from the start. They will need to be more efficient in front of goal while keeping England's attacking players under control.

England also need a response after conceding three goals in their opening fixture. Their two goals showed their attacking threat, but defensive improvement will be important if they are to collect their first points of the campaign.

The England squad has several players capable of changing the game in the final third. Their ability to create chances through midfield and attack quickly could test the Czech defence.

Czechia, meanwhile, will look to use home advantage and keep the match competitive. With both teams starting on zero points, the result could have a major impact on the race for the top positions in Group C.

Czechia vs England Head-to-Head

Czechia and England have met several times in European Championship and World Cup qualifying competition.

England have recorded important results against Czechia in recent years, although Czechia have also managed victories in competitive meetings.

Their latest Nations League meeting adds another important fixture to the history between the two teams, with both sides searching for their first points of the campaign.

Key Match Details

Detail	Information
Match	Czechia vs England
Competition	UEFA Nations League 2026-27
League	League A
Group	Group C
Matchday	2 of 6
Date	Today, September 29, 2026
Kick-off	11:45 PM Pakistan time
Venue	Fortuna Arena, Prague
Czechia Coach	Santi Denia
England Coach	Thomas Tuchel

Czechia Predicted XI

• Goalkeeper: Lukáš Horníček
• Defenders: Vladimír Coufal, Robin Hranáč, Štěpán Chaloupek, Jiří Sláma
• Defensive Midfielders: Michal Sadílek, Lukáš Červ (or Alex Král)
• Attacking Midfielders: Lukáš Ambros, Pavel Šulc, Matěj Radosta (or Adam Karabec)
• Forward: Adam Hložek 

England Predicted XI

• Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford (or James Trafford)
• Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Marc Guéhi, Jarrad Branthwaite (or Ezri Konsa), Lewis Hall
• Defensive Midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Alex Scott (or Myles Lewis-Skelly)
• Attacking Midfielders: Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon
• Forward: Harry Kane 

However, Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly are noted as injury doubts for England ahead of kick-off, which may cause changes to the backline. 

Czechia vs England Key Player Battles

Czechia Attack vs England Defence

Czechia will need their forwards to make the most of their chances against an England defence that conceded three goals in the opening match. Quick attacks and movement around the penalty area could be important for the hosts.

England Attack vs Czechia Defence

England have already shown their ability to score, finding the net twice in their first Group C match. Czechia's defenders will need to stay organised and prevent England from creating clear opportunities.

Midfield Battle

Control of midfield could shape the match. Both teams need a strong performance after losing their opening fixtures, making possession and transitions particularly important.

Finishing Under Pressure

With Spain and Croatia already on three points, both Czechia and England need a result. The side that converts its chances more efficiently could gain a crucial advantage in the group.

Czechia vs England Nations League Campaign

England currently sit third in Group C with no points after one match. They have scored two goals and conceded three.

Czechia are fourth, also without a point, after scoring one goal and conceding two.

Team	Played	Wins	Draws	Losses	Points
Spain	1	1	0	0	3
Croatia	1	1	0	0	3
England	1	0	0	1	0
Czechia	1	0	0	1	0

The match gives both teams a chance to open their Nations League account. England will look to recover from their opening defeat, while Czechia will aim to use home advantage to move off the bottom of Group C.

Watch Czechia vs England Live on tapmad

Football fans in Pakistan and Bangladesh can watch Czechia vs England live on tapmad as both teams aim to open their points account in the UEFA Nations League. The Group C match kicks off at 11:45 PM Pakistan time from Fortuna Arena in Prague.