The Czech national team beat Denmark in the playoff final to qualify for the World Cup 2026, achieving victory in a penalty shootout after a 2:2 draw in the main and additional hours..

The Czechs quickly opened up the rakhunok already in the 3rd quarter - Schulz was quick to pardon his opponent's defense and lead his team forward. After which the game took a more careful course, and Denmark was able to win in another half: in the 72nd half, Andersen scored.

At the end of the day the teams exchanged goals. I’ll take the Czech Republic forward in the 100th century, Krejca again, and then in the 111th century, Geg restored the equality by taking the match to a penalty shootout.

In the post-match lottery, the Czechs were more cold-blooded - they realized three of their attempts, whereas the dances could have been scored only once. The score was 3:1 in the penalty shootout and a historic success for Miroslav Koubek's team.

Thus, the national team of the Czech Republic made it to the world championship for the first time since 2006 and suddenly, in its history, plays in the world championships. Denmark fell short of the final part of the tournament, losing in a dramatic battle.

Czech Republic - Denmark 2:2 (3:1 - penalty.

Goals: Schulc, 3, Krejci, 100 - Andersen, 72, Geg, 111 Czech Republic: Kovar - Haloupek, Granac, Krejci - Tsoufal, Soucek, Darida (Cherv, 60), Zeleny - Provod (Hytil, 68), Schulc (Sadilek, 112) - Schik.