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European futsal World Cup qualification

Overview

The 2028 World Cup qualification main round has commenced with various national teams competing in matches across Europe.

In Slovakia, the national team secured a 4-1 victory against Estonia in their opening match held in Lučenec. Slovakia established an early lead with three goals in the first five minutes, including two from captain Tomáš Drahovský. Head coach Richard Bačo noted the team’s efficiency and ability to manage nerves during the match.

In the Czech Republic, the national team played to a 3-3 draw against Latvia in Opava. After trailing 0-2 early in the second half, the Czech side staged a comeback to lead 3-2, but Latvia equalized in the final minute. Coach Marek Kopecký attributed the draw to tactical errors and a lack of intensity in the first half.

Entities

Czech Republic national futsal team · Latvia national futsal team · Lučenec · Marek Kopecký · Opava

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Czech national futsal team draws with Latvia

    The Czech national futsal team drew 3-3 with Latvia in a World Cup qualifier in Opava after recovering from a 0-2 deficit.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Slovakia national futsal team defeats Estonia 4-1 in World Cup qualifier

    Slovakia's national futsal team defeated Estonia 4-1 in their opening 2028 World Cup qualification match in Lučenec, led by two goals from captain Tomáš Drahovský.

Sources

denniksport.sk · opavsky.denik.cz · sport.aktuality.sk · sportnet.sme.sk