Tomáš Souček

Analysis: Soucek found the back of the net with a header in the 78th minute, but he was a step or two offside so it was ruled out. While it didn't count, that goal exemplifies the type of goal Czechia is looking for, and Soucek's height and presence in the box is a huge asset in the box on set pieces. Soucek also provided solid defensive coverage in midfield early on, but struggled to keep up during the final stretch when South Korea took over the match. Next up is a must-win tilt versus South Africa on Thursday, the worst-ranked team in the group.

Jun 4, 2026

Key midfield piece

Soucek will likely play an important role for Czechia at the World Cup, offering balanced contribution in central midfield.

Analysis: Soucek totaled five goals over 35 matches played (24 starts) in the 2025/26 Premier League campaign despite playing for the relegated West Ham. He'll look to shine on the international stage as one of the leaders of Czechia's midfield, as he's likely to handle a blend of attacking and defensive duties in a box-to-box role. His size and timing make him a constant weapon on set pieces, where a significant portion of his scoring chances tend to originate. Even in matches where Czechia struggles offensively, Soucek can maintain fantasy value if he stays close to his averages of 1.7 tackles, 4.0 ball recoveries and 4.4 aerial wins per game from the European qualifiers, where he also scored two goals over 10 appearances.