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Czech Republic

Czech striker Schick retires from internationals after World Cup exit

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - Czech Republic v Mexico - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 24, 2026 Czech Republic's Patrik Schick during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - Czech Republic v Mexico - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 24, 2026 Czech Republic's Patrik Schick during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

Coach Hong Myung-bo takes the blame as South Korea’s World Cup hopes fade

South Korea's head coach Hong Myung-bo talks to his players  during a hydration break of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 24, 2026.  (Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP)
South Korea's head coach Hong Myung-bo talks to his players  during a hydration break of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 24, 2026.  (Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP)

Coach Aguirre praises Mexico’s character in overcoming Czechs 3-0

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre’s team advance to the knockout phase as group winners.
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre’s team advance to the knockout phase as group winners.

Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off as Mexico beat Czechs

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - Czech Republic v Mexico - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 24, 2026 Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa kisses the post as he celebrates after the match REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - Czech Republic v Mexico - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 24, 2026 Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa kisses the post as he celebrates after the match REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

Czech coach Koubek blames travel fatigue, ‘stupid mistakes’ for World Cup exit

Coach Miroslav Koubek said Czech football urgently needed to raise its technical standards to compete internationally.
Coach Miroslav Koubek said Czech football urgently needed to raise its technical standards to compete internationally.

Mexico stay perfect and bounce Czechs out of World Cup with 3-0 win

Mexico’s Mateo Chavez scores their first goal on June 25.
Mexico’s Mateo Chavez scores their first goal on June 25.

Mexico start Mora as Czech Republic bench Schick for Group A finale

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Mexico Training - Centro de Alto Rendimiento, Mexico City, Mexico - June 10, 2026 Mexico's Gilberto Mora during training REUTERS/Raquel Cunha
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Mexico Training - Centro de Alto Rendimiento, Mexico City, Mexico - June 10, 2026 Mexico's Gilberto Mora during training REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

Coach Aguirre unsatisfied with Mexico's performance despite perfect World Cup start

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Mexico Press Conference - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 23, 2026 Mexico coach Javier Aguirre during the press conference REUTERS/Henry Romero
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Mexico Press Conference - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 23, 2026 Mexico coach Javier Aguirre during the press conference REUTERS/Henry Romero

Mexico City bans alcohol sales ahead of Mexico-Czech Republic match

More than 700,000 people gathered downtown to celebrate Mexico's victory over South Korea.
More than 700,000 people gathered downtown to celebrate Mexico's victory over South Korea.

Czech President Pavel files competency lawsuit against Cabinet

Czech President Petr Pavel called the government’s decision “unprecedented and exceptionally unfortunate”.
Czech President Petr Pavel called the government’s decision “unprecedented and exceptionally unfortunate”.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.