Key Takeaways:
- Ivan Hašek and his assistant Jaroslav Veselý were removed from their posts by the Czech Football Association on Tuesday, October 14
- The departures come only three days after Czech Republic suffered a 1-2 defeat to the Faroe Islands in World Cup qualifying
- The Czech federation has yet to name Hašek’s successor, but confirmed that qualification for the next year’s World Cup remains the primary target
Leadership Shake-Up in Response to Disappointing Result
The Football Association of the Czech Republic has acted decisively in response to the national team’s unexpected World Cup qualifying setback, confirming the dismissal of head coach Ivan Hašek and his assistant Jaroslav Veselý. The decision, which was reached unanimously by the executive committee, follows the team’s surprising 1-2 loss to the Faroe Islands just three days ago.
The Executive Committee of the Football Association of the Czech Republic today accepted the proposal of the association's chairman, David Trunda, to dismiss the national team's head coach Ivan Hašek and his assistant Jaroslav Veselý.
The chairman of the association did so… pic.twitter.com/IRKe1hSLin
— Czech Football National Team (@ceskarepre_eng) October 15, 2025
Chairman David Trunda led the call for change, stating, “During the Board of Directors’ meeting on Tuesday, October 14, we assessed the recent training camp of the national team and the match with the Faroe Islands. We came to the conclusion that I will propose the immediate dismissal of head coach Ivan Hašek and assistant Jaroslav Veselý.”
His recommendation received the full support of the executive committee, marking the end of Hašek’s tenure at the helm.
Next Steps for Czech Republic’s National Team
While the Czech Football Association has yet to appoint a new head coach, the leadership confirmed the team’s ambitions remain unchanged. The focus for Hašek’s yet-to-be-named successor will be to guide the squad towards securing qualification for next year’s World Cup.
As the search for a new manager begins, attention will centre on how the Czech Republic responds to this setback and charts its path forward in the remainder of World Cup qualifying.
| Event | Date | Result / Decision |
|---|---|---|
| World Cup Qualifier: Faroe Islands vs Czech Republic | October 12 | Faroe Islands 2 – 1 Czech Republic |
| Board of Directors Meeting | Tuesday, October 14 | Proposal for the immediate dismissal of head coach and assistant |
| Executive Committee Decision | October 14 | Unanimous approval of dismissals |
