Match report

Czech Republic Draws 1-1 with Denmark in World Cup Qualification

Czech Republic
Czech Republic
1–1
PEN
Denmark
Denmark
Mar 31, 2026

The Czech Republic held off Denmark to secure a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Qualification Europe match on 2026-03-31. P. Sulc opened the scoring for the Czech Republic in the third minute, but Denmark responded strongly with a goal from J. Andersen in the 72nd minute. Both teams showcased solid defensive efforts, leading to a well-deserved share of the points.

Key Facts

  • • Czech Republic scored first through P. Sulc in the 3rd minute
  • • Denmark equalized through J. Andersen in the 72nd minute
  • • Victor Nelsson and J. Andersen received yellow cards for Denmark
  • • J. Zelený received a yellow card for the Czech Republic
  • • Substitutions included M. Chytil for L. Provod (Czech Republic) and C. Eriksen for V. Froholdt (Denmark)

Lineups

Czech Republic

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Kovar (G)
  • 2 S. Chaloupek (D)
  • 4 R. Hranac (D)
  • 7 L. Krejci (D)
  • 5 V. Coufal (M)
  • 22 T. Soucek (M)
  • 8 V. Darida (M)
  • 20 J. Zeleny (M)
  • 14 L. Provod (F)
  • 15 P. Sulc (F)
  • 10 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Jedlicka
  • 16 L. Hornicek
  • 11 J. Kliment
  • 3 T. Holes
  • 17 D. Jurasek
  • 12 L. Cerv
  • 6 M. Vitik
  • 21 D. Visinsky
  • 19 T. Chory
  • 18 M. Sadilek
  • 13 M. Chytil
  • 9 A. Karabec

Denmark

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Hermansen (G)
  • 18 A. Bah (D)
  • 2 J. Andersen (D)
  • 3 V. Nelsson (D)
  • 5 J. Maehle (D)
  • 21 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 23 P. Hojbjerg (M)
  • 8 G. Isaksen (M)
  • 12 V. Froholdt (M)
  • 14 M. Damsgaard (M)
  • 9 R. Hojlund (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Jungdal
  • 22 F. Ronnow
  • 10 C. Eriksen
  • 7 M. Jensen
  • 6 N. Nartey
  • 15 C. Norgaard
  • 20 A. Dreyer
  • 17 K. Hogh
  • 13 O. Provstgaard
  • 11 W. Osula
  • 4 L. Hogsberg
  • 19 N. Nartey

Timeline

  1. Czech Republic
    3' Czech Republic Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Sulc
  2. Denmark
    21' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    Victor Nelsson

    Foul

  3. Czech Republic
    45'+1 Czech Republic Card · Yellow Card
    J. Zelený

    Foul

  4. Denmark
    60' Denmark subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Victor Nelsson · On: C. Norgaard
  5. Czech Republic
    68' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Provod · On: M. Chytil
  6. Denmark
    72' Denmark subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Froholdt · On: C. Eriksen
  7. Denmark
    72' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Andersen · Assist: M. Damsgaard
  8. Denmark
    86' Denmark subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Isaksen · On: A. Dreyer
  9. Czech Republic
    90' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Schick · On: T. Chory
  10. Czech Republic
    100' Czech Republic Goal · Normal Goal
    Ladislav Krejčí
  11. Denmark
    105'+1 Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    J. Andersen

    Foul

  12. Denmark
    106' Denmark subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Hjulmand · On: K. Hogh
  13. Denmark
    111' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Hogh · Assist: A. Dreyer
  14. Czech Republic
    112' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Sulc · On: M. Sadilek
  15. Denmark
    115' Denmark subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Damsgaard · On: M. Jensen

Match Stats

Stat Czech Republic Denmark
Fouls 20 11
Pass Accuracy 57% 86%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 22
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 286 997
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 7
Shots on Target 4 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 23% 77%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 163 860
Shots Inside Box 5 11
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 4 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ P. Sulc's early goal put the Czech Republic in control, but Denmark mounted a strong comeback
  • ▸ J. Andersen's goal for Denmark in the 72nd minute shifted momentum and led to a tense finish