Czech Republic
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Czech Republic, translated into English and compared across sources. 37 recent stories.
Patrick Schick Retires From Czech Republic Duty After Disappointing World Cup
Patrick Schick has retired from the Czech Republic national team after a poor World Cup in which the team finished last in its group with one point. The Bayer Leverkusen striker e…
Mexico cruise past Czechia 3-0 to finish perfect in Group A, Ochoa gets emotional farewell
Mexico beat Czechia 3-0 to complete a perfect Group A campaign and advance to the knockout stage. Guillermo Ochoa made an emotional late appearance in his sixth World Cup, while M…
South Africa Makes History, Mexico Advances Perfectly at World Cup 2026
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time and finish second in Group A. Mexico completed a perfect group stage with a 3-0 win over…
Which teams have been the most common World Cup group-stage opponents of eventual champions?
A Sports 5 review found that 32 different national teams have faced eventual World Cup champions in the group stage. Mexico and Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic, lead the li…
World Cup 2026 enters decisive third round as groups begin to close
Day 14 of the 2026 World Cup opens the decisive third round, with three groups finishing overnight and knockout slots being decided. Canada, Brazil, Mexico and several others are…
Skoda Reveals PEAQ, Its Largest Electric SUV With Seven Seats
Skoda unveiled the PEAQ, a large seven-seat electric SUV that will arrive in Israel only in the second half of 2027. It offers three powertrains, up to 647 km of range, and Skoda’…
Abortions Requested by 853 Girls Under 19 in 2024, Statistics Office Says
In 2024, 853 girls under 19 in Israel requested abortions, about 6% of all cases, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. The report says overall requests continued a long…
Two Israeli Haredi Women Arrested in Poland Over 50 Kilograms of Khat
Two Israeli Haredi women, ages 23 and 24, were arrested at Krakow airport in Poland last Friday with 50 kilograms of khat. Jewish community leaders in the Czech Republic warned Ha…
Thousands Protest Czech Government Plan to Rework Public Media Funding
Thousands protested in Prague against a Czech government plan to shift public media funding from license fees to the state budget. Critics say the move threatens independence and…
FIFA denies Ochoa World Cup legacy badge despite record sixth call-up
FIFA will not give Guillermo Ochoa its new Heritage badge for the 2026 World Cup, because it counts only tournaments in which he actually played. Mexico and its fans are angry, ev…
Ahead of auditor’s report, advocates warn Israel’s old-age pension traps seniors in poverty
Ahead of the State Comptroller’s report tomorrow, the 121 Social Change Movement says Israel’s old-age pension system leaves many seniors in poverty. The group cites OECD data sho…
Jerusalem court keeps Zol u'B'Gadol branches shut amid Clonazepam-tainted baby food probe
A Jerusalem court upheld the closure of two Zol u'B'Gadol branches after baby food jars were found contaminated with sedatives. The Health Ministry said five tainted Frינוק jars h…
Mexico secures knockout berth as World Cup groups A and B take shape
Mexico qualified for the round of 32 in World Cup 2026 after beating South Korea 1-0. In Group B, Canada and Switzerland are nearly through after big wins, and both groups will be…
Canada Makes History as Mexico Tops South Korea in World Cup Night of 14 Goals
Canada beat Qatar 6-0 for its first World Cup points, while Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 to win Group A and reach the knockout stage. Switzerland beat Bosnia 4-1, and Czechia d…
Suspicion of Tampering Grows as No Production Flaw Is Found in Prinook Baby Food
Israel’s Health Ministry said its investigation into Prinook baby food found no sign of a production defect, raising suspicion of deliberate tampering. Five children were hospital…
Health Ministry Explains Why No Recall Was Ordered After Frionic Tainted Pouches Found
Israel’s Health Ministry found five Frionic baby puree jars contaminated with clonazepam and lorazepam, but said there is no evidence of a broader supply chain failure and no gene…
Rangel Emerges as Mexico’s Hero in Narrow Win Over South Korea
Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara to clinch first place in Group A and a place in the World Cup round of 32. Luis Romo scored the winner, while Raul Rangel’s late saves d…
South Africa and Czech Republic Share Points in 1-1 World Cup Draw
South Africa and the Czech Republic drew 1-1 in Atlanta in the opening match of World Cup 2026’s second round. Michal Sadilek scored early for the Czechs, Teboho Mokoena equalized…
Controversial handball call sparks outrage after Czech Republic draw with South Africa
Czech Republic and South Africa drew 1-1 at the World Cup after a disputed handball penalty against Pavel Schulz. The call drew heavy criticism in Czech media and online, while FI…
Czech Midfielder Scores at World Cup After Missing Euro With Tricycle Injury
Michał Sadílek scored for Czechia against South Africa at the 2026 World Cup, in his first World Cup appearance. He had missed the previous Euro after injuring his leg in a tricyc…
How a Korean Midfielder Became a World Cup Star After Working Under Barak Bakhar
Hwang In-beom starred for South Korea at the 2026 World Cup after developing under Barak Bakhar at Red Star Belgrade. The article traces his rise from Israeli club football to a 7…
Mexico Expected to Shuffle Lineup for World Cup Clash With South Korea
The second round of 2026 World Cup group games begins tomorrow, highlighted by Mexico vs. South Korea. Mexico is expected to make a few lineup changes after its opening win, while…
Tori Penso to Become Only the Second Woman to Referee a Men’s World Cup Match
Tori Penso will become only the second woman to referee a men’s World Cup match, overseeing Czech Republic vs. South Africa on Thursday in Atlanta. The 39-year-old American, a mot…
Why so many World Cup players are wearing bright pink boots
Bright pink football boots have become a major visual trend at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Brands and footwear executives say the color was chosen for c…
Cup Winner Karvina Expelled From Czech Top Flight Over Match-Fixing Allegations
MFK Karvina has been expelled from the Czech top flight and fined over alleged match fixing tied to three relegation-era games. The club and its mayor-representative Jan Wolf were…
Mexican engineer fired after racist gesture toward South Korean influencer at World Cup match
Ulises Bernal, a senior Mexican engineering official, was fired after a viral video showed him making a racist gesture toward South Korean influencer Yoon Su-jin at a 2026 World C…
In Prague, an Israeli columnist finds cheap prices and a painful comparison with Israel
An Israeli economics columnist returned from Prague impressed by Czech hospitality but angered by how much cheaper everything is there than in Israel. He said the trip exposed lar…
World Cup Referees Get a New Perspective From Head Cameras
FIFA has introduced a referee head camera that gives viewers and officiating crews a live, first-person angle during World Cup matches. The feature, tested since last year, is als…
Hundreds of Seats Left Empty at Czech Republic, South Korea World Cup Match
Hundreds of seats were empty at the Czech Republic versus South Korea World Cup match in Guadalajara on Thursday. The empties came despite FIFA claims of huge demand and amid crit…
From Poker Tables to the World Cup Bench: Bosnia Coach Sergej Barbarez
Bosnia and Herzegovina coach Sergej Barbarez is leading the team at its second World Cup finals, after an unusual post-playing career in professional poker. He earned more than $1…
World Cup opener serves up drama, goals and an early group shakeup
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 and South Korea defeated Czech Republic 2-1 in a lively World Cup opening day. The writer says Mexico showed quality but also nerves, while South Kore…
Raul Jimenez ends World Cup drought with emotional Mexico opener
Raul Jimenez scored his first World Cup goal for Mexico in the 2026 opener at the Azteca, ending a long personal drought. The 35-year-old’s comeback follows a life-threatening sku…
World Cup opener mixed with a tribute-like broadcast mood
The article describes a World Cup opening that felt like a tribute to Yoram Arbel while also noting key match results. South Korea beat the Czech Republic 2-1, Mexico defeated Sou…
Hwang In-beom Leads South Korea, Fever-Stricken Oh Hyeon-gyu Scores Winner
South Korea beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Guadalajara to start the 2026 World Cup. Fever-hit substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winner after coming on for Son Heung-min, and Kore…
South Korea Stuns Czechia With Comeback Win in World Cup Opener
South Korea came from behind to defeat Czechia 2-1 in a 2026 World Cup group-stage match on Friday. Czechia scored its first World Cup goal since 2006, but South Korea’s comeback…
Slovenia Revokes All Anti-Israel Measures, Czech Republic Says It Will Block Sanctions on Ben Gvir
Slovenia said it has canceled all previous government measures against Israel, including political and economic restrictions, an arms embargo, and bans affecting Israeli officials…
Czech Republic Says It Will Block Any EU Sanctions on Ben Gvir
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský said the Czech Republic will block any EU attempt to sanction Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. He said such sanctions would…
