Football: World Cup draw puts Czechs in Group E with USA, Ghana, and Italy

The Czech Republic will face the USA in its first match at next year's World Cup in Germany. Friday's draw for the opening round of the 32 team tournament put the Czechs in the E-Group with the United States, Ghana, and Italy. Following the draw, Czech coach Karel Bruckner said preparation for the matches against the US and Ghana will be tough as he has not seen them in action. The Czechs play against the United States on June 12, Ghana on June 17, and Italy on June 22.