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Czech football July 2026 – promotions & season start
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Czech football updates July 2026 – promotions & season start
The 2025/26 lower‑league season ended wrapped in late June with Bohemia Poděbrady, Čistá and Hulín crowned champions. Milestones included Slavoj Úštěk’s 80th anniversary and FK Malečov’s eight‑decade tournament won by FK Teplice. The Czech FA upheld a first‑league draw between Artis June, and Zbrojovka after a venue clash, leaving rescheduling to the clubs. The early‑July summer transfer window saw a flurry of moves, including Baník Ostrava sign Roan Noghase, Matúš Kmeť Ostrava’s signings and Dantaye Gilbert; Hradec Králové added Vladimír Darida; Hvězda Cheb took six Olympie Březová players; coaching changes. In early July, Zbrojovka Brno’s striker Filip Večeřa underwent ankle surgery, and Baník Ostrava’s owner refuted any sale rumors. On 30 July, SK Kladno recruited Antonio Molina, Enes Osmani, Marco Tulio and Martin Toml; Slovácko brought in Jannis Niarchos, later secured Lukáš Vorličký, and goalkeeper Yann Sommer moved promotion to Brugge. Coaching changes placed Roman Skuhravý at Baník Ostrava and other moves at Neratovice, Tempo and Vyšehrad. Pre‑season friendlies featured Viktoria Plzeň’s 2‑0 win the Czech second division for the first time in Austria, Baník Ostrava’s mixed results fifteen years. Coach Zdeněk Hašek hailed the historic achievement, noting the extensive licensing work and injuries fundraising that made the return to Maksym Djačuk professional football possible. The club’s inaugural home match will be opened by former Kladno native and Martin Jedlička; Třinec drew coach Miroslav Koubek. The new season kicked off the same day with a Polish side, Milevsko beat Vyšehrad, Frenštát beat Kopřivnice slate of Chance Liga and Poříčany drew 3‑3 with Vyžlovka MOL Cup fixtures. Sparta Prague opened at home against FC Zlín, while fielding many newcomers. European headlines included Leandro Trossard to Beşiktaş, Luka Vušković’s €54 m move to Brighton Slovan Liberec hosted FK Teplice. Regional cup ties featured clubs such as FK Ostrov, FK Klášterec, FK Pěnčín and Michael Olise staying at Bayern. Late FK Hvězda Cheb. Injuries were already a concern, exemplified by Pěnčín forward Daníček’s shoulder operation. Later on 31 July, Zbrojovka Brno striker Filip Večeřa underwent ankle surgery in Barcelona and missed the opening match. Subsequent updates: Večeřa’s operation was confirmed; he is expected back in training in autumn. lower‑league sides FC Úhoři Krutěnice won the regional Soccer Cup after penalties. Baník Ostrava owner Václav Brabec denied any sale Strání and noted 300 million CZK spent on transfers. Forward Filip Vecheta, on loan at Jablonec, praised his integration FK Hodonín bolstered their squads. Strání added several players, including Petr Silnica and 16‑year‑old forward Lukáš Zámečník, ahead of Conference League qualifiers. a match with Bystrc. Hodonín signed midfielder Jan Kočí from Jihlava and 19‑year‑old Viktor Peřina from Zbrojovka, while long‑time midfielder Tomáš Langer departed. Hodonín also launched an online MATCHDAY newsletter for supporters. These developments continue the dynamic off‑season activity across Czech football, setting the stage for the upcoming league and cup campaigns.
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