Czechia vs – Czechia hosts Guatemala in a friendly on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET on FS2. Czechia are on the verge of their 10th World Cup appearance after penalty shootout wins over Ireland and Denmark in the UEFA playoffs, while Guatemala head home from CONCAC
The friendly starts on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET. with Czechia and Guatemala facing off as both teams look beyond the tournament they’ve already played for—or failed to reach. It’s the kind of match that doesn’t change World Cup history. but it can reveal who’s ready once the real stakes arrive.
Czechia’s story is momentum and a ticket punched the hard way. They claimed their spot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after wins in penalty shootouts against Ireland and Denmark during the UEFA playoffs—earnings that set up their gearing toward a 10th World Cup appearance.
Guatemala’s path looks different. They still have never qualified for a World Cup. In CONCACAF qualifying, they were eliminated during the qualifying rounds and failed to make it out of their qualifying group.
How to watch Czechia vs Guatemala
The match airs on FS2. For streaming, viewers can watch on FOX One, with a “3 days free” option available, along with coverage through FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App.
Czechia vs Guatemala odds
Czechia are favored to win. The full odds are listed in the original matchup information provided here, alongside a Group A preview that includes Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia.
Group A preview highlights Mexico and South Korea
The Group A lineup is set to include Mexico. South Africa. South Korea. and Czechia. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are scheduled to cover everything about Group A. with questions centered on the outlook for co-hosts Mexico and whether Will Son and South Korea can top the group.
Recent form: Czechia’s results vs Guatemala’s grind
Czechia have been picking up wins on the way to the World Cup build-up. Their recent run includes:
– 5/31: vs Kosovo (Win. 2-1)
– 3/31: vs Denmark (Win. 2-2)
– 3/26: vs Republic of Ireland (Win. 2-2)
– 11/17: vs Gibraltar (Win. 6-0)
– 11/13: vs San Marino (Win. 1-0).
Guatemala’s recent results show a tougher stretch against stronger opposition and traveling far for losses. Their recent run includes:
– 3/27: at Algeria (Loss, 7-0)
– 1/17: at Canada (Loss, 1-0)
– 11/18: vs Suriname (Win, 3-1)
– 11/13: vs Panama (Loss, 3-2)
– 10/14: at El Salvador (Win, 1-0)
World Cup schedule: what’s next for Czechia
Czechia’s World Cup schedule is already mapped out:
– 6/11: Czechia vs South Korea (10:00 p.m. ET)
– 6/18: Czechia vs South Africa (12:00 p.m. ET)
– 6/24: Czechia vs Mexico (9:00 p.m. ET)
For fans, the broader tournament window is also clear: stream all FIFA World Cup games on FOX One from June 11 to July 19, 2026, as 48 national teams compete through the group stage and knockout rounds. FOX One is set to include live games, pregame coverage, highlights, and expert analysis.
This friendly isn’t qualification, and it won’t erase a qualifying summer. But for Czechia, it’s a final chance to tighten things up before June 11. For Guatemala, it’s a reminder that the tournament door has closed again—this time with a group-stage exit still the last word on their campaign.
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