The Czech Republic "survived" the arrival of the Faroe Islands in the first match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, thanks to Patrik Schick.
The Bayer striker did what he does best - with his goal in the final minute, the Czech Republic beat Farane 2:1, and remained behind the Montenegrin national team in the Group L standings, qualifying for the World Cup, due to a weaker goal difference.
Both goals for the Czechs were scored by Šik. The first was a header. in the 25th minute, and they just stopped celebrating after Gunnar Vatnhammar's header in the 83th minute, the brilliant Chic responded with a new bare head for victory.
At the "Malsovicka Arena" in Hradec Kralove, the Czechs were the better opponent, missing numerous chances, Krejči scored a goal, but a previous touch by Šik meant that the scorer was offside and the goal was disallowed for 2:0.
The French were persistent, but the Czechs still managed to celebrate a well-deserved triumph.
Wales also celebrated in Cardiff against Kazakhstan in Group J, it was 3:1. Leeds midfielder James scored on an assist from Tottenham defender Ben Davies in the 9th minute.
From the penalty kick in the 33rd minute, Tagibergen equalized, and Ben Davis himself scored in the 47th minute, with the final score set by reserve player Rabi Matondo in the final minutes of the match.
Israel is in Group I, where Norway won 5-0 in Moldova, and Israel beat Estonia 2-1 in Debrecen.
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