Czechia vs Denmark
epet ARENA
M. Mariani
2026
Penalty Shootout
3 - 1 #1
#1
#2
#2
#3
#3
#4
#4
Match Events
3'
21'
V. Nelsson(Tripping)
45+1'
J. Zeleny(Holding)
60'
72'
72'
86'
100'
105+1'
J. Andersen(Holding)
106'
111'
112'
115'
3'
21'
V. Nelsson(Tripping)
(Holding)J. Zeleny
45+1'
60'
72'
72'
86'
100'
105+1'
J. Andersen(Holding)
106'
111'
112'
115'
Statistics
23%Possession77%
9Shots22
4Shots on Target8
7Corners4
20Fouls11
1Offsides1
1Yellow Cards2
286Passes993
5Saves2
Match Preview
It doesn't get bigger than this. Czech Republic host Denmark at the EPET Arena in Prague with a 2026 World Cup spot on the line in this UEFA playoff final — one game, winner takes all.
The hosts scraped through their semifinal the hard way, trailing Ireland 2-0 before Patrik Schick converted from the spot and captain Ladislav Krejčí headed home late to force a penalty shootout. Denmark arrived here in far more convincing fashion, thumping North Macedonia 4-0 as Gustav Isaksen bagged a brace and Mikkel Damsgaard pulled the strings.
The Danes are missing Kasper Schmeichel and several defenders to injury, but still boast serious firepower through Rasmus Højlund and captain Pierre-Emile Højbjerg. Czechia haven't beaten Denmark in seven meetings since EURO 2004, though Prague has been a fortress — unbeaten at home throughout qualifying.
Expect a tight, nervy affair. Denmark's superior quality should just about edge it, but the hosts won't go quietly. Our prediction: 1-2.
Head to Head
3
Czechia wins
7
Draws
3
Denmark wins
Goals: 13 - 12