Czech Republic ready for Wembley 30 years after Euro '96

The Czech Republic is scheduled to return to Wembley Stadium, the site of their historic 1996 Euro final against Germany, during this international break. They will face England in two Nations League Group A3 matches - one in Prague on September 29 and another in London on October 6. This visit marks the 30th anniversary of the 1996 tournament, in which the Czechs qualified for the quarter-finals after a memorable run that included a 1-0 win over Portugal in the semi-finals and a 6-5 penalty shootout victory over France in the final.

The victory came despite the team's underdog status, with many players still focused on their domestic leagues and personal lives at the time. Midfielder Patrik Berger, who scored the penalty that forced the game into extra time, reflected on the moment, saying that winning the tournament opened doors for himself and his teammates, leading to his move to Liverpool and a successful international career.

Despite the team's recent struggles, there is still optimism for a new generation under Spaniard Santi Denia, who became the first foreign manager of the national side.