Czech Republic vs Denmark World Cup Playoff Final 2026: Start Time, TV Channel & How to Watch
One match. One ticket. Twenty years of waiting on the line.
Czech Republic host Denmark at the EPET ARENA in Prague tonight. The winner earns the last available spot in Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. For the Czech Republic, it is their first chance to reach the World Cup since 2006. For Denmark, it is a shot at a third consecutive tournament. The loser goes home empty-handed.
Below you will find the start time in your time zone, every TV channel and live stream option, venue details, what is at stake, team news and our final prediction.
Quick Match Facts:
| Competition: | UEFA World Cup 2026 Playoff Final – Path D |
| Match: | Czech Republic vs Denmark |
| Date: | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
| Kick-off: | 2:45 PM ET / 7:45 PM GMT / 8:45 PM CET |
| Venue: | EPET ARENA, Prague, Czech Republic |
| What’s at Stake: | Final spot in Group A with Mexico, South Africa and South Korea |
What Time Does Czech Republic vs Denmark Kick Off?
Kick-off is at 8:45 PM local time in Prague. Here is how that looks for fans across key markets:
| Time Zone | Kick-off Time |
|---|---|
| Eastern Time – USA (ET) | 2:45 PM |
| Central Time – USA (CT) | 1:45 PM |
| Pacific Time – USA (PT) | 11:45 AM |
| Eastern Time – Canada (ET) | 2:45 PM |
| GMT – United Kingdom | 7:45 PM |
| CET – Czech Republic and Denmark | 8:45 PM |
| CET – Germany | 8:45 PM |
| AEST – Australia | 5:45 AM (Apr 1) |
The match runs 90 minutes. Extra time would push the finish to around 10:45 PM CET. Penalties could push it even later. Clear your schedule now.
Where to Watch Czech Republic vs Denmark on TV
United States
- FS2 (Fox Sports 2) – Confirmed TV broadcast
- Fubo TV – Live with a Fubo subscription
- ViX – Free with no subscription needed
United Kingdom
- Amazon Prime Video – Pay-per-view at £2.49. No free TV broadcast available.
Czech Republic
- CT Sport – Free national broadcaster
Denmark
- TV2 Play – Streaming platform
Canada
- DAZN – Available with subscription
- Fubo TV – Available with subscription
Australia
- Stan Sport – Available with subscription
Germany and Austria
- DAZN – Available with subscription
Rest of the World
- UEFA.tv – Available in select regions
- Check your local broadcaster app or website for confirmed rights in your country
How to Live Stream Czech Republic vs Denmark Online
USA fans: The confirmed TV channel is FS2. Stream it through the Fox Sports app or website with a cable login. Fubo TV subscribers can also stream live. ViX is the free option with no sign-up needed.
UK fans: Open Amazon Prime Video and go to Prime Video Sport. The match costs £2.49 on pay-per-view. There is no free TV broadcast in the UK for this game. A standard Amazon account is all you need — no Prime subscription required.
Czech Republic fans: CT Sport streams the match completely free online. Go to the official CT Sport website or app. No payment needed.
Denmark fans: TV2 Play carries the match for subscribers. Stream through the TV2 Play app or website.
Canada fans: DAZN has the rights. Stream through the DAZN app or website with an active subscription. Fubo Canada also carries the match.
Australia fans: Stan Sport carries the match. Stream live through the Stan app on any device.
Fans abroad: Use your home country broadcaster app with a VPN. A VPN connects you back to your home region so you can access your usual stream from anywhere in the world.
Where is the Match Being Played?
The game takes place at the EPET ARENA in Prague, the capital of Czech Republic. It is a historic stadium in the Letna district of Prague with a capacity of just under 19,000 fans and has been the home of Czech Republic football for decades.
Czech Republic were unbeaten at home throughout qualifying and did not concede more than once in any home game. Prague will be loud and behind the hosts every minute tonight. The last time Czech Republic beat Denmark at home was a friendly in 1998 — a fact that underlines just how hard tonight’s task is.
What is at Stake?
The winner claims the last available spot in Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Group A already contains:
- Mexico (co-host)
- South Africa
- South Korea
Group A games take place across venues in Mexico and the United States in the summer of 2026. The winner will open their World Cup campaign on June 11 — the same day the tournament kicks off.
A win for Czech Republic ends a 20-year absence from the World Cup — they last appeared in 2006 where they went out in the group stage. A win for Denmark makes it three World Cup appearances in a row for the Danes, who reached the round of 16 in 2018.
Road to the Final
Czech Republic came from 2-0 down to beat Republic of Ireland in the semi-final. They fell behind inside the first half before Patrik Schick pulled one back from the penalty spot. Ladislav Krejci scored a late equaliser to force extra time. The match finished 2-2 and Czech Republic won 4-3 on penalties with goalkeeper Matej Kovar saving twice. It was dramatic, exhausting and a huge test of character.
Denmark had a much easier path. They beat North Macedonia 4-0 in Copenhagen in the semi-final. The first half was goalless before Mikkel Damsgaard broke the deadlock early in the second half. Gustav Isaksen then scored twice within a minute and Christian Norgaard added a fourth. It was a dominant performance that has left Denmark fresher and full of confidence heading into Prague.
Key Players to Watch
Patrik Schick (Czech Republic)
The Bayer Leverkusen striker is Czech Republic’s most dangerous player and their captain in attack. He has scored 25 international goals in 51 caps and hit 5 goals in qualifying. Four of his last five international goals came on home soil in Prague. Everything Czech Republic create in the final third goes through Schick.
Tomas Soucek (Czech Republic)
The West Ham midfielder is the heart of this Czech Republic team. He brings physicality, set-piece threat and leadership in midfield. He came off the bench in the semi-final and helped change the game. Expect him to start tonight and set the tempo from the first whistle.
Rasmus Hojlund (Denmark)
The Napoli striker scored 5 goals in 9 qualifying games and is Denmark’s main finisher. He combines physical strength with sharp movement and can score with either foot. Czech Republic’s defence will spend the night trying to contain him.
Gustav Isaksen (Denmark)
The Lazio winger is in the form of his career right now. He scored twice in the semi-final against North Macedonia and has scored 3 goals in his last 3 games for club and country. He gives Denmark pace and directness on the right side that will cause Czech Republic problems.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Denmark)
The experienced midfielder is Denmark’s captain and leader. He controls the tempo, breaks up play and makes intelligent decisions under pressure. Denmark are a different team when Hojbjerg is on the pitch.
Head-to-Head History
Czech Republic have not beaten Denmark in seven matches — five draws and two defeats since a 3-0 win in the EURO 2004 quarter-finals. The last time they beat Denmark on home soil was a 1998 friendly in Prague at the same stadium where tonight’s game is played.
Their most recent meeting was at EURO 2020, where Denmark beat Czech Republic 2-1 in the quarter-finals to reach the semi-finals. That result will be front of mind for both sides tonight.
Denmark arrive as the side with the psychological edge. Czech Republic arrive with 20,000 home fans and the desperation of a nation that has waited 20 years for this moment.
Our Prediction
Denmark are the better team on paper. They have more quality across the pitch, a superior head-to-head record and came into tonight’s final far fresher after an easy semi-final win. Hojlund, Isaksen and Damsgaard are a genuine attacking threat.
But Czech Republic have shown in this playoff campaign that they do not give up. They came back from 2-0 down against Ireland. Prague will be electric tonight. Schick can produce moments that change games.
This will be tight. Denmark to edge it in a close contest.
Our pick: Czech Republic 1-2 Denmark
Tonight Prague gets one last shot at the World Cup. Twenty years of waiting comes down to 90 minutes. Do not miss it.
