TSG Hoffenheim forward Adam HlozekPlayer·Adam Hlozek has been named in the Czech RepublicTeam·Czech Republic's squad for the 2026 FIFA World CupCompetition·FIFA World Cup, a selection that has drawn attention given his minimal club playing time this past season. The 23-year-old featured for just 37 minutes in the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga during the 2025/26 campaign.
The decision to include Hlozek, who is HoffenheimTeam·Hoffenheim's record signing, was explained by Czech national team coach Miroslav KoubekCoach·Miroslav Koubek. Koubek emphasized the coaching staff's deep understanding of Hlozek's capabilities and how he can integrate into the national team's tactical framework.
"He's exactly the type of player we need," Miroslav Koubek stated, highlighting a six-minute appearance in a 1-0 Bundesliga victory over Werder Bremen in May. Koubek noted that Hlozek "shaped four key moments and handled each perfectly" during that brief cameo, adding that he "looked outstanding physically." The coach further elaborated on Hlozek's potential impact, suggesting he has proven he can be an asset, "perhaps not for the full match, but certainly for a significant part of it."
Hlozek quickly justified this faith, contributing to a 2-0 friendly win against Kosovo just before the World Cup by setting up one goal and scoring another.
His severely limited playing time at club level throughout the 2025/26 BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga season was primarily due to a series of injuries. Beyond his 37 BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga minutes, Adam HlozekPlayer·Adam Hlozek also played 31 minutes with HoffenheimTeam·Hoffenheim's reserve team in the 3. LigaCompetition·3. Liga. His club, TSG Hoffenheim, concluded the 2025/26 BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga season in 5th place, thereby securing qualification for the Europa LeagueCompetition·Europa League league phase. Meanwhile, Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich were crowned champions of the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga for the 34th time.
Adam Hlozek scores a goal for Czech Republic during a friendly match in Prague. CTK Photo/IMAGO
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