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Hugo Sochůrek named among World Cup squad for Czech Republic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:31 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Hugo Sochůrek named among World Cup squad for Czech Republic

Summary

Hugo Sochůrek, a 17-year-old midfielder, has been selected for the Czech Republic's 26-man World Cup squad. Sochůrek made history as the youngest player to represent the national team during a warm-up match against Kosovo. Having transitioned from Sparta Prague’s reserve team, he stands out with his skill set, averaging impressive statistics in dribbling and tackling. Born in Tábor, Sochůrek developed through youth academies and is now poised to compete on the world stage in North America next month.

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Key Details

•Sochůrek is the youngest player in Czech national team history.
•He previously played with Sparta Prague’s reserve team.
•He averaged 3.4 successful dribbles and 3 tackles per 90 minutes.
•The World Cup will take place in North America next month.
•Sochůrek will be part of a squad aiming for success on a global stage.

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As every week, OneFootball shines a light on a young talent on the rise. This time, the focus is on a 17-year-old Czech talent, on the verge of experiencing his first World Cup.Just a few months ago, ...
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