Tomas Rosicky scored two goals and Jan Koller scored one goal that lead the Czecks to a dashing 3-0 victory over the United States in their World Cup opener. Jan Koller scored a goal in the fifth minute. This was Koller's 43rd goal in 69 matches. This goal came from point blank range. Koller later suffered an injury.

The first goal hit by Rosicky was a superb 25-metre goal in the 36th minute. It was a right-footed 25-metre shot past goalkeeper Kasey Keller. He scored his second and the team's third goal in the 76th minute. The Czechs are ranked the world's second best team after Brazil by FIFA and this FIFA season a lot of action is expected from their side.