Czech Republic coach Koubek resigns after early World Cup exit

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June 29, 2026

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PRAGUE (AP) — Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek resigned on Monday after the team’s early exit from the World Cup.

The decision was mutual, Koubek and Czech Football Association head David Trunda said in a statement.

“The coach offered me his position at a personal meeting today, and I decided to accept his offer after an open and fair debate,” Trunda said.

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