Czech Republic Confident in Breaking Mexico's Undefeated Streak: 'Miracles Happen'

Despite Mexico's formidable undefeated record at the Estadio Ciudad de México in World Cup matches, Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek remains optimistic about his team's chances. Mexico has never lost a World Cup game on home soil, boasting six wins and two draws in eight previous matches at the iconic venue. However, Koubek stated that while his team deeply respects Mexican football and its passionate fanbase, they are focused on securing the necessary points to advance.

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We are very aware of the record at the stadium, those victories are fascinating, with tremendous success; we have the utmost respect for Mexican football and the Mexican fans, but we are focusing on ourselves, on getting the necessary points, and remember, miracles happen, in football nothing is impossible.

"We are very aware of the record at the stadium, those victories are fascinating, with tremendous success; we have the utmost respect for Mexican football and the Mexican fans, but we are focusing on ourselves, on getting the necessary points, and remember, miracles happen, in football nothing is impossible," Koubek said. He emphasized that while not the primary focus, the team's dream of progressing to the next stage is their driving motivation.

The Czech Republic faces a crucial final group stage match against Mexico. After a 20-year absence from the World Cup, they are determined to reach the knockout stages. To advance, they must defeat Mexico and hope for favorable results in other matches, potentially securing second place or qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams. Koubek drew parallels to their European qualifiers, where they proved capable of success against stronger opponents, and expressed confidence in his team's ability to perform on this critical occasion.

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It's not an advantage for us, but we will try not to be limited by it, we will be able to adjust well.

Koubek also addressed the challenge of Mexico City's altitude, acknowledging it as a factor but expressing confidence in the team's ability to adapt. "It's not an advantage for us, but we will try not to be limited by it, we will be able to adjust well," he stated. The team views this match as their "last chance" and is prepared to demonstrate their resilience and capability, just as they did in the European playoffs.

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It is a new qualifier, our last chance, in the European playoffs we proved that we could succeed with stronger teams and we must demonstrate it again.