October 6, 2026
England vs Czechia Match Preview, Team News and Points Table
England return to Wembley on Tuesday, October 6, to face Czechia in their fourth Group A3 match of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. Kick-off is set for 11:45 PM Pakistan time, with the match taking place at Wembley Stadium.
Thomas Tuchel's side head into the game after their biggest win of the campaign, a 7-0 victory away to Croatia. That result lifted England to six points from three matches and left them second behind Spain.
Czechia, meanwhile, are still searching for their first point. They lost 2-1 to Croatia, 2-0 to England and then 3-1 to Spain.
England vs Czechia Preview
England's position has changed quickly during this international window. After losing 3-2 to Spain in their opening match, they responded with a 2-0 win in Prague before dismantling Croatia in Rijeka.
Harry Kane scored twice against Croatia and now has four goals in the competition. He also has a personal milestone within reach at Wembley. If he plays, Kane will win his 125th England cap, drawing level with Peter Shilton's record for most appearances for the men's national team.
Kane has started all three Nations League matches so far, but Tuchel has admitted that rotation needs to be considered after England played four matches across an unusually busy international window. Dominic Calvert-Lewin could therefore provide another option in attack if the captain is rested or limited.
England also have some absences to manage. Alex Scott and Ezri Konsa have withdrawn after injuries, while Nico O'Reilly has already returned to Manchester City for assessment. Rico Lewis has been added to the squad.
Czechia have their own problem at the back. Captain Ladislav Krejčí is suspended after being sent off against Spain, while Pavel Šulc returns from suspension following his red card in the previous meeting with England.
Key Match Details
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Detail |
Information |
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Match |
England vs Czechia |
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Competition |
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League |
League A |
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Group |
Group A3 |
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Matchday |
4 of 6 |
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Date |
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
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Kick-off |
11:45 PM Pakistan time |
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Venue |
Wembley Stadium |
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England Coach |
Thomas Tuchel |
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Czechia Coach |
Santi Denia |
The reverse fixture in Prague ended 2-0 to England, with Anthony Gordon opening the scoring shortly after half-time before Kane added the second in the 69th minute.
England Predicted XI
England's exact starting lineup has not been officially confirmed. Tuchel is expected to make changes after the 7-0 win in Croatia.
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
- Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Guéhi, Lewis Hall
- Midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Myles Lewis-Skelly
- Attacking midfielders: Bukayo Saka, Morgan Gibbs-White, Morgan Rogers
- Forward: Harry Kane
Kane's involvement remains the main selection question. Reports expect him to feature in some capacity, while players such as Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Anderson could be managed after starting against Croatia.
Czechia Predicted XI
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Antonín Kinský
- Defenders: Vladimír Coufal, Robin Hranáč, Štěpán Chaloupek, David Sláma
- Midfielders: Alex Král, Michal Sáček
- Attacking midfielders: Jan Radosta, Pavel Šulc, Ondřej Lingr
- Forward: Adam Hložek
Šulc's return gives Santi Denia another attacking option after his suspension, but Czechia will have to cope without Krejčí.
England vs Czechia Nations League Standings
England currently have six points, while Czechia remain bottom without a point after three matches. Spain lead Group A3 with nine points, with Croatia on three.
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Rank |
Team |
Played |
Wins |
Draws |
Losses |
Points |
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1 |
Spain |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
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2 |
England |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
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3 |
Croatia |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
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4 |
Czechia |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
A fourth win would strengthen England's position ahead of the November fixtures against Croatia and Spain. Czechia, meanwhile, need points quickly to keep their hopes of climbing the group alive.
Watch England vs Czechia Live on tapmad
England vs Czechia kicks off today at 11:45 PM Pakistan time at Wembley Stadium. Watch the Nations League clash live on tapmad and catch the match highlights after the final whistle.