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ATLANTA ― The 2026 World Cup is officially a week into play, and Thursday’s action kicks off with a Czechia vs South Africa matchup.
The Group A teams desperately need a win after losing their opening World Cup matches on June 11 and coming away with zero points. Mexico beat South Africa 2-0, and Czechia lost 2-1 to South Korea the same day.
The stakes are really high coming into Thursday’s head-to-head, with many questions swirling: Who will win? Who will lose? Where is Czechia? If the last question resonates with you, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered.
Here’s where Czechia is located:
Where is Czechia?
Czechia is a country located in central Europe. It’s landlocked by Poland (north), Austria (south), Germany (west), and Slovakia (east). The country has a reported population of more than 10 million people.
Czechia’s capital city, Prague, is also one of Europe’s most famous cultural locations.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Where is Czechia? Country playing in World Cup vs South Africa
