Souček Strikes Again as Czechia Dominates Gibraltar in International Clash
In a dominant display, Czechia triumphed over Gibraltar with a staggering 6-0 victory in their final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying UEFA Group L. Tomáš Souček, who netted his fourth goal in four games, played a key role in this commanding win.
Match Details
The match took place in Olomouc after Czechia had secured second place in the group standings. They had previously secured their position following Croatia’s 3-1 win over the Faroe Islands. With this result, Czechia clinched a spot in the play-offs scheduled for next spring.
Scoring Breakdown
- 5th Minute: David Douděra opened the scoring for Czechia.
- Goals: Tomáš Chorý, Vladimír Coufal, and Adam Karabec added to the score, leading to a significant advantage.
- 87th Minute: Tomáš Souček scored his 17th international goal, extending the lead to 5-0 before halftime.
- Final Touch: Robin Hranáč concluded the scoring with a close-range finish, making it 6-0.
Souček’s Continued Success
Souček’s scoring streak is remarkable, having also contributed crucial goals for West Ham United earlier this season. He has now scored in four consecutive matches, tallying five goals so far this season, including his EFL Cup goal in August against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Looking Ahead
Czechia finished the qualifying campaign with 16 points from eight matches. They now await the draw for the play-offs, hoping to qualify for the FIFA World Cup finals for the first time since 2006.
Northern Ireland’s Outcome
In related news, Northern Ireland concluded their UEFA Group A campaign with a 1-0 victory over Luxembourg. The team, led by Michael O’Neill, secured their place in the play-offs as a UEFA Nations League group winner, finishing third with nine points from six matches.
- Decisive Moment: Jamie Donley scored a penalty in the 44th minute.
- Callum Marshall: Made his 14th cap, joining the action in the latter part of the match.
With both Czechia and Northern Ireland aiming for success in the upcoming play-offs, the stage is set for an exciting culmination of their World Cup qualifying efforts.
