The European qualification stage for the 2026 World Cup is heating up, and several national teams are already experiencing coaching changes. The Czech national team has also joined this list — head coach Ivan Hašek has been relieved of his duties.
The Football Association of the Czech Republic officially announced that the decision came after an unexpected 1–2 defeat to the Faroe Islands. This result was a serious blow for the team, which had been considered one of the favorites in its group.
Ivan Hašek had been in charge of the national team since January 2024. Under his leadership, the team achieved several important victories but failed to maintain consistency. The recent defeat was the main factor that accelerated his dismissal.
At present, the Czech Republic sits in second place in its qualifying group with 13 points from seven matches. Group leaders Croatia are three points ahead and still have one game in hand.
According to local media, the Football Association of the Czech Republic is expected to announce a new head coach in the coming days. Sources report that the list of candidates includes both domestic and foreign specialists.
Fans have reacted differently to Hašek’s departure: some believe it was an inevitable decision, while others think his tactical ideas and philosophy had not yet been given enough time to show their full potential.
Nevertheless, the upcoming matches will be crucial for the Czech team. The new coach will need to re-energize the squad and keep alive their chances of qualifying for the World Cup.
As the fierce battle in European qualification continues, the situation in the Czech Republic may serve as a serious lesson for other national teams — expectations are high, and time is running out.
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