Czech Republic OVERVIEW 
The Czechs played as the Czech Republic in qualifying for France 98 and up until now they had yet to qualify for a FIFA World Cup finals under that name. Their most memorable performances in recent years were at Euro 96 in England. They stunned everyone by reaching the final, only to become the first team to lost a game via the extra-time golden goal rule, as Oliver Bierhoffs strike gave Germany a slender victory. The current side led by Pavel Nedved will look to confirm in Germany what the FIFA World Rankings currently say and prove they are one of the worlds top sides.
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Czech Republic World Cup Statistics
Confederation: EuropePrevious World Cup Appearances: 1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1970, 1982, 1990 as Czechoslovakia Best Finish: Runners-up (1934, 1962) as Czechoslovakia Czech Republic General Information
Capital City: PragueCurrency: Czech Koruna Population: 10.2 million Official Languages: Czech Country History and Background
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in central Europe, comprising the historic regions of Bohemia and Moravia and part of Silesia. For much of the 20th century the Czech Republic was joined with neighboring Slovakia to form Czechoslovakia, but in 1993 the two split to form separate countries. Centrally located Prague (Czech Praha) is the Czech capital and its largest city.The Czech Republic is surrounded by four countries: Germany to the west, Poland to the north, Slovakia to the east, and Austria to the south. Bohemia, a land of rolling hills and plains surrounded by mountains, makes up the western part of the Czech Republic, while the lowlands of Moravia are in the east. Silesia, also a lowland region, lies to the north and stretches into southern Poland. The country is rich in history and culture. It is famous for its architecture, including Gothic, Renaissance, and baroque styles as well as more modern influences; its scenic countryside and ancient villages and castles; its luxurious spas; and its arts, including the works of writer Franz Kafka and composer Antonín Dvo?ák. From the end of World War II (1939-1945) to 1989, Czechoslovakia was under communist rule and controlled by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). Repressive tactics kept political dissent at a minimum, although there were attempts by citizens to reform the communist government. The most notable came in 1968, the so-called Prague Spring, when Soviet troops invaded the Czech capital to quell the reformist movement. Player to Watch
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