Czechia defeated Guatemala 3-1 in an international friendly on June 4, 2026, at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.
Czech forward Patrik Schick opened the scoring early, but Guatemala responded before the hosts added two late goals to secure victory. The match served as preparation for Czechia’s upcoming FIFA World Cup campaign.
Patrik Schick scored in the 11th minute, assisted by Pavel Šulc. William Jehú Fajardo (Guatemala) equalized in the 40th minute, assisted by D. Méndez. Tomáš Chorý restored the lead in the 72nd minute, assisted by D. Doudera. Denis Višinský sealed the result in the 79th minute.
Czechia controlled much of the play with superior possession and attacking pressure, leading to a dominant second half after a competitive opening period.
Czechia, currently ranked 41st in the FIFA men’s world rankings, used the friendly to build match fitness and test squad depth ahead of the World Cup.
Czechia will face South Korea on June 11, 2026, in a 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match.