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Czech FA Fires Ivan Hašek After Faroe Islands Shock

A win over Gibraltar on Nov. 17 would secure a playoff berth.

Soccer Football - World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group L - Croatia v Czech Republic - Opus Arena, Osijek, Croatia - June 9, 2025 Czech Republic coach Ivan Hasek looks on REUTERS/Antonio Bronic
Ivan Hasek started his second stint as national team coach ahead of Euro 2024

Overview

  • FACR president David Trunda announced the termination on Wednesday following the 2-1 loss in Tórshavn.
  • An interim coach will lead the final World Cup qualifier at home to Gibraltar next month while the federation searches for a permanent successor, possibly a foreign coach.
  • Former national great Pavel Nedvěd has been tasked with compiling a list of candidates for the long-term role.
  • Beating Gibraltar would lock up second place in Group L and a playoff spot, with Croatia leading and the Faroe Islands one point behind the Czechs.
  • Hašek’s second stint included a Euro 2024 group-stage exit and a 5-1 qualifying defeat in Croatia that fueled mounting criticism.