Friday, June 5, Team Czechia plans to arrive as city leaders across North Texas continue to roll out plans for safety, security and traffic ahead of the World Cup.

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The BriefTeam Czechia is hosting a free public World Cup training session at Mansfield Stadium on June 6 at 9:30 a.m. CDT.Fans must register for the free ticket lottery by 11:59 p.m. CDT tonight to secure up to four passes.

The Czech Republic, who South Africa face in their second game at the World Cup in North America later this month, finished their pre-tournament preparations with a 3-1 win over Guatemala in New Jersey on Thursday.

Czech Republic head coach Miroslav Koubek says his team is not heading to the World Cup merely to gain experience, and has already found a way to stop Korean captain Son Heung-min.

Czech Republic vs. South Africa will clash in Group A as both teams look to secure a key win to boost their chances of advancing to the next round. The Europeans are favorites, but they cannot afford to underestimate the African side.

For the first time in two decades, the Czech national football team is back on the grandest stage of them all. After a grueling, nerve-shredding qualification campaign, the Národní tým is packing its bags for North America.