Czechia vs Guatemala Live Score, Result & Lineups Pre-World Cup Friendly
Czechia meet Guatemala in a pre-World Cup international friendly tonight, Thursday June 4, 2026, with kickoff set for 20:00 ET (00:00 UTC / 01:00 BST / 05:00 PKT June 5) at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The live score card starts from 0-0 and will track goals, score changes, match status, and final result once the feed updates. Czechia use the match as their final warm-up before FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A, while Guatemala continue their post-qualification reset under Luis Fernando Tena. Here is the live score, result tracker, projected lineups, match stats, and post-match update hub for Czechia vs Guatemala.
Czechia bring stronger recent form after beating Kosovo 2-1 and reaching the World Cup through UEFA playoff penalty shootouts against Republic of Ireland and Denmark. Guatemala’s recent results have been uneven, with a 7-0 loss to Algeria and a 1-0 defeat to Canada before this June test. The live score focus is simple: confirmed score, lineups, goals, key events, and final result. Broadcast information sits in the live stream post so match-status coverage stays clean.
Czechia vs Guatemala – Match Score
Czechia vs Guatemala Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Czechia 🇨🇿 vs Guatemala 🇬🇹 |
| Competition | International Friendly – Pre-World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, June 4, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 20:00 ET / 00:00 UTC / 01:00 BST June 5 / 05:00 PKT June 5 |
| Venue | Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey, United States |
| Capacity | 26,765 |
| Czechia FIFA Ranking | 41st |
| Guatemala FIFA Ranking | yet to be confirmed |
| Czechia WC Group | Group A – South Korea, South Africa, Mexico |
| Guatemala WC Status | Not WC 2026 qualified |
| Czechia Manager | Miroslav Koubek |
| Guatemala Manager | Luis Fernando Tena |
| Broadcast USA | FS2 / FOX Sports App / FOX One / ViX |
Czechia vs Guatemala Team News
Guatemala Team News
Guatemala arrive in New Jersey with Luis Fernando Tena still leading a rebuilding group after missing World Cup qualification. The 7-0 defeat to Algeria and 1-0 loss to Canada made this June window a pressure test, but the Bicolor still have enough experience to make the match useful. Nicholas Hagen, Aaron Herrera, Oscar Santis, Rubio Rubin, and Alejandro Galindo give Tena a spine that can compete if the defensive distances stay compact.
The bigger selection question is how Guatemala protect central areas against Tomas Soucek and Lukas Provod. Tena can use Saravia and Morales as a double screen, then ask Santis and Lom to carry counters into space. Guatemala also have Ecuador and Austria on the June plan, so minutes management matters. Official lineups are yet to be confirmed.
Czechia Team News
Czechia treat this friendly as their final tune-up before the World Cup opener against South Korea in Group A. Koubek can test the balance around Soucek, Provod, Hlozek, Cerny, and Chory without changing the core structure that came through the UEFA playoff route. The 2-1 win over Kosovo gave Czechia a useful final-week rhythm before this match.
The main tactical decision sits at full-back and wide forward. Coufal gives Czechia experience on the right, while Jurasek offers width on the left if Koubek wants earlier crosses. Krejci and Zima should anchor the centre if Czechia keep a strong XI. Official starters are yet to be confirmed, but Czechia should use a side close to World Cup shape.
Czechia vs Guatemala – Starting Lineups
Official lineups are yet to be confirmed. The projected lineups below reflect recent team usage, match purpose, and tactical fit for the final pre-World Cup friendly. They should be treated as projected XIs until official team sheets are released.
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4-2-3-1Czechia vs Guatemala Match Stats
| Stat | Czechia | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| World Cup 2026 status | Qualified – Group A | Not qualified |
| Latest result | 2-1 win vs Kosovo | 0-7 loss vs Algeria |
| FIFA ranking | 41st | yet to be confirmed |
| Venue | Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey, United States | Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey, United States |
| Kickoff | 20:00 ET / 00:00 UTC / 01:00 BST June 5 / 05:00 PKT June 5 | 20:00 ET / 00:00 UTC / 01:00 BST June 5 / 05:00 PKT June 5 |
The key live stat is Czechia’s pressure against Guatemala’s defensive block. Czechia should own more territory and set-piece chances. Guatemala need a strong goalkeeper performance and cleaner counters to keep the score close.
Goals and Key Events
Confirmed goals, cards, substitutions, and major match events will be added once available. Event entries should include minute, player, team, and event type when those details are confirmed. If a detail cannot be verified, it should stay out of the timeline.
The first useful marker will be whether Czechia score before halftime. An early Czech goal would let Koubek manage minutes before the World Cup opener. A scoreless first half would give Guatemala a much better chance of turning the game into a defensive test.
Czechia vs Guatemala Match Report
The match report will update after full time with the final score, major tactical themes, substitutions, and verified incidents. Pre-match evidence points toward Czechia control because they bring stronger form, World Cup preparation urgency, and more midfield power.
Guatemala can still make the report interesting if they defend crosses well and keep Rubin connected to the midfield. Czechia need a professional performance more than a risky one. That makes control and clean minutes as important as the final score.
Where to Watch Czechia vs Guatemala Highlights
Highlights information should come from official broadcasters after the match. The Czechia vs Guatemala live stream post carries legal viewing notes and channel information.
Czechia vs Guatemala Player Ratings
Player ratings will be added after full time if enough verified match detail is available. Key Czechia players to track include Soucek, Hlozek, Cerny, Provod, and Krejci. Key Guatemala players to track include Hagen, Herrera, Santis, Rubin, and Saravia.
Ratings should reward control, chance creation, defensive work, and decisive moments rather than possession alone. Czechia defenders can score well if they keep Guatemala away from transition chances. Guatemala players need clear defensive actions or counter-attacking impact to stand out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Czechia vs Guatemala live score?
The match has not started, so the score is 0-0 until the synced card updates.
When is Czechia vs Guatemala?
The match is on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
What time is Czechia vs Guatemala?
Kickoff is 20:00 ET / 00:00 UTC / 01:00 BST June 5 / 05:00 PKT June 5.
Are the Czechia vs Guatemala lineups confirmed?
No. Official starting XIs are yet to be confirmed.
Who are Czechia playing after Guatemala?
Czechia open World Cup Group A against South Korea on June 11, 2026.
