Czechs and South Africa Under Pressure After Opening Losses
Both teams need a win after opening Group A losses, and South Africa will be without two suspended players, officials said.
- On Thursday in Atlanta, the Czech Republic and South Africa meet in a must-win Group A clash, with both teams needing vastly improved performances to keep their FIFA World Cup hopes alive.
- South Africa fell 2-0 to Mexico in their first World Cup finals in 16 years, while the Czech Republic lost 2-1 to South Korea, ending a 20-year tournament absence.
- Defender Jaroslav Zeleny said, "Against South Africa, we have to get it right," while Manager Hugo Broos faces personnel challenges after two red cards suspended key players.
- Winger Thapelo Maseko urged his team to invoke the spirit of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, stating, "We have big players with heart and if there is anyone out there doubting this team, they better think again."
- Captain and keeper Ronwen Williams said they will "prepare with even greater intensity," with two massive games remaining for the squad to keep tournament hopes alive.
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[Atlanta, USA = Sports Chosun Reporter Kim Ga-eul] A crucial match for South Korea is set to take place first. The Czech Republic and South Africa will face off in the second match of Group A in the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in the United States at 1:00 AM on the 19th (KST). This clash takes place prior to the second match between South Korea and Mexico.
Second World Cup match day in group A. Czech Republic meets South Africa, we report live from 6 p.m. – see Ticker below. Here's the live ticker: For both teams, the pressure has grown again before the first direct match at a World Cup due to the start defeat. "We must make it absolutely right now against South Africa," demanded Czech defenseman Jaroslav Zeleny. As at the end with Mexico a "probably harder task" waits for the team of team leader …
Czechs eye World Cup liftoff against South Africa
Czech Republic head coach Miroslav Koubek (right) and team captain Ladislav Krejci attend a press conference in Atlanta. (EPA Images pic) ATLANTA: Czech Republic captain Ladislav Krejci said Thursday’s showdown with South Africa will determine the World Cup fate of both teams after they lost in the opening round. South Africa ended with nine men in a 2-0 loss to co-hosts Mexico, while the Czechs were beaten 2-1 by South Korea despite Krejci open…
Europeans and Africans fell into their world premiere, so they need to add up to keep thinking about moving round.
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