News, goals, and analysis – only on the official A BOLA app. The Czech Republic announced the departure of Miroslav Koubek from the coaching position. The president of the Czech federation, David Trunda, explained that the decision came from the coach: “During today’s meeting, the coach offered his resignation, and after a fair and open discussion, I decided to accept the resignation.” The resignation request led to the departure “by mutual agreement.” Trunda, however, highlights Koubek’s “enormous role” in the Czech Republic’s first qualification for the World Cup finals since 2006. Miroslav Koubek, 74, was hired in December 2025. The veteran coach guided the Czech Republic to qualification for the World Cup finals after victories on penalties against the Republic of Ireland and Denmark in the European playoff in March. However, the campaign in Group A left much to be desired. The Czech Republic finished in last place after losing to South Korea (1-2) and Mexico (0-3) and drawing against South Africa (1-1). Koubek took “joint responsibility” for the Czech Republic’s “failure” in the World Cup. The 74-year-old coach considered that “a media campaign based on a series of half-truths and fabrications” contributed to the decision. “I regret that, after gaining knowledge at the World Cup, I cannot fulfill the plan I had for the future of the national team,” he emphasized in a statement published by the Czech federation. Heads continue to roll in the Czech Republic. Patrik Schick, one of the key figures, has resigned from the national team at the age of 30 following the end of the Czech campaign in the World Cup.
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