"VAN" (Sports Desk - 30.06.2026) :: Czechia coach Miroslav Koubek has resigned following the nation's group-stage exit at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Czechs finished bottom of Group A, having taken just one point from their matches against Korea Republic, South Africa and Mexico. The 74-year-old boss only took on the role ahead of Czechia's World Cup play-off matches. He guided them to successive penalty-shootout victories over the Republic of Ireland and Denmark, which secured the country's return to the global finals after a 20-year absence. David Trunda, President of the Football Association of the Czech Republic, said: “The coach offered me his position at a personal meeting today and I decided to accept his offer after an open and fair debate." Cr-FIFA2026
On Tue, Jun 30, 2026