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The Czech Republic national team will host Guatemala at Sports Illustrated Stadium in a friendly match today.

The kick-off for the Czech Republic vs Guatemala clash is scheduled for 07:00 WIB on Friday morning, June 5, 2026.

This European nation will appear on the global stage for the first time in two decades, and proper preparation is essential. Tactical adjustments and game rhythm are expected to be their focus this week.

For Los Chapines, who do not have any major tournaments on the horizon, this match will be an opportunity to start their international break on a positive note.

The Czech Republic finished second in their World Cup qualifying group, six points behind group winners Croatia but four points clear of third-placed Faroe Islands.

They then advanced to the playoff stage, where their composure in penalty shootouts proved decisive, defeating both the Republic of Ireland and Denmark after drawing 2-2 in normal time.

The Czech team began their preparations for the final tournament with a 2-1 victory over Kosovo on Sunday. Head coach Miroslav Koubek will aim to maintain the positive momentum with another win on Thursday before his side begins their World Cup campaign against South Korea next week.

Guatemala’s wait to make their first-ever appearance on the global stage continues after they failed to progress from the third round of CONCACAF qualifiers, finishing third in Group A, just one point behind the top two teams.

Guatemala last played in late March, suffering a heavy 7-0 defeat to Algeria at Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Italy.

That result marked their heaviest loss since a similar 7-0 defeat to Israel nearly eight years ago. The team will arrive in New Jersey this week determined to bounce back from that setback.

Head-to-Head and Statistics: Czech Republic vs Guatemala

Thursday’s match will be the first-ever meeting between these two nations.

Guatemala’s most recent encounter with a European side came in January 2024, when they lost 1-0 to Iceland.

Meanwhile, the Czech Republic last faced a CONCACAF team in 2014, losing 1-0 to the United States in a friendly match.

In the latest FIFA World Rankings, the Czech Republic are placed 41st, while Guatemala stand much lower at 96th.

Prediction: Czech Republic vs Guatemala

We expect the Czech Republic (Nároďák) to secure a comfortable win given the clear quality gap between the two squads. However, for head coach Miroslav Koubek, performance and tactical balance will matter more than the final scoreline.

Guatemala, on the other hand, will be aiming to deliver a stronger display following their disappointing outing in Genoa.

Score Prediction: Czech Republic 3-0 Guatemala