Overview
- Koubek replaces Ivan Hašek, who was dismissed after October’s 2-1 qualifying loss to the Faroe Islands.
- Czechia hosts Ireland in a single-elimination play-off in Prague on March 26.
- The winner will host Denmark or North Macedonia on March 31 for a World Cup berth.
- General manager Pavel Nedved called Koubek his first choice, citing recent European cup runs with Viktoria Plzeň.
- Jaroslav Köstl oversaw a friendly win over San Marino and a 6-0 qualifier against Gibraltar during the interim spell.