Wales v Czechia
Since becoming independent in 1993, Czechia have qualified for every UEFA European Championship but have only appeared at one FIFA World Cup, in Germany in 2006.
On 5 April 1903, while still part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Český Footballový Svaz representing the Kingdom of Bohemia, played its first international; a 2–1 loss to Hungary in Budapest.
The two sides played each other a further four times before Bohemia played their final match on 13 June 1908, losing 4–0 at home to England after which FIFA, influenced by the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, suspended Bohemia's membership.
In 1918, at the end of the First World War, Czechoslovakia declared its independence from Austria-Hungary and the Čskoslovenská Asociace Fotbalová (ČSAF) was formed, becoming members of FIFA in 1919.
Their first match as Czechoslovakia was at the 1920 Summer Olympic Games tournament in Antwerp; a 7-0 victory over Yugoslavia who were also playing their first ever international match.
Following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia on 1 January 1993, the Fotbalová Asociace České Republiky; (FAČR) was recognised by FIFA and UEFA as the successor to the Czechoslovakian national team, however, the unified team was participating in UEFA qualifying Group 4 for the 1994 World Cup; it completed this campaign as the Reprezentace Čechů a Slováků (RCS).
The Fotbalová Asociace České Republiky (FAČR) played their first international as an independent state as part of the UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying campaign when they defeated Malta 6–1 in Ostrava.
Following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia on 1 January 1993, the Czechoslovakian national team was participating in UEFA qualifying Group 4 for the 1994 World Cup alongside Wales; it completed this campaign as the Reprezentace Čechů a Slováků (RCS).
The first competetive game between Wales and Czechia came in 2002 in a freindly international match.
Ryan Giggs won his 64th and final cap in the European Championship qualifying match against Czechia at the Millennium Stadium in 2007.
Head to Head v Czechoslovakia
| P | W | D | L | F | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| Away | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| ALL | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 15 |
Match details
| no. | date | score | scorers (wales) | venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 01/05/1957 | Wales 1-0 Czechoslovakia | Vernon | Ninian Park, Cardiff | WCQ |
| 218 | 26/05/1957 | Czechoslovakia 2-0 Wales | Stadion Československé Armády, Strahov, Prague | WCQ | |
| 293 | 21/04/1971 | Wales 1-3 Czechoslovakia | R Davies (pen) | Vetch Field, Swansea | ECQ |
| 299 | 27/10/1971 | Czechoslovakia 1-0 Wales | Letenský Stadion, Prague | ECQ | |
| 331 | 30/03/1977 | Wales 3-0 Czechoslovakia | L James (2), Deacy | Racecourse Ground, Wrexham | WCQ |
| 338 | 16/11/1977 | Czechoslovakia 1-0 Wales | Letenský Stadion, Prague | WCQ | |
| 359 | 19/11/1980 | Wales 1-0 Czechoslovakia | Giles | Ninian Park, Cardiff | WCQ |
| 365 | 09/11/1981 | Czechoslovakia 2-0 Wales | Stadion Evžena Rošického, Prague | WCQ | |
| 406 | 29/04/1987 | Wales 1-1 Czechoslovakia | Rush | Racecourse Ground, Wrexham | ECQ |
| 409 | 11/11/1987 | Czechoslovakia 2-0 Wales | Letenský Stadion, Prague | ECQ |
Head to Head v R.C.S.
| P | W | D | L | F | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ALL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Match details
| no. | date | score | scorers (wales) | venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 447 | 28/04/1993 | RCS 1-1 Wales | M Hughes | Stadion Bazaly, Ostrava | WCQ |
| 449 | 08/09/1993 | Wales 2-2 RCS | Giggs, Rush | Arms Park, Cardiff | WCQ |
Head to Head v Czechia
| P | W | D | L | F | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| ALL | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Match details
| no. | date | score | scorers (wales) | venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | 27/03/2002 | Wales 0-0 Czechia | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | Fr | |
| 540 | 02/09/2006 | Czechia 2-1 Wales | og | Na Stínadlech, Teplice | ECQ |
| 549 | 02/06/2007 | Wales 0-0 Czechia | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | ECQ | |
| 672 | 30/03/2021 | Wales 1-0 Czechia | James | Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff | WCQ |
| 682 | 08/10/2021 | Czechia 2-2 Wales | Ramsey, James | Sinobo Stadium, Prague | WCQ |
| 687 | 29/03/2022 | Wales 1-1 Czechia | Colwill | Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff | Fr |
The Fotbalová Asociace České Republiky; (FAČR) is recognised by FIFA and UEFA as the successor to the Czechoslovakian national team.
FIFA World Cup runners-up (2): 1934, 1962 (as Czechoslovakia1)
UEFA European Championship winners (1): 1976 (as Czechoslovakia1)
UEFA European Championship runners-up (1): 1996 (as Czechia)
Welsh players to made their debut against Czechoslovakia
Fourteen Welsh players have made their international debut against Czechoslovakia.
- Colin Webster (1957)
- Dai Thomas (1957)
- Des Palmer (1957)
- Leighton Phillips (1971)
- Tom Walley (1971)
- Arfon Griffiths (1971)
- Mick Hill (1971)
- Leighton James (1971)
- Peter Sayer (1977)
- Nick Deacy (1977)
- Donato Nardiello (1977)
- Kevin Ratcliffe (1980)
- Jeremy Charles (1980)
- Geraint Williams (1987)
Welsh players to have made their debut against Czechia
Three Welsh players have made their international debut against Czechia.
1The Fotbalová Asociace České Republiky; (FAČR) is recognised by FIFA and UEFA as the successor to the Czechoslovakian national team.
