Czechs arrive in Atlanta for must-win World Cup clash

The Czech national football team has arrived in Atlanta for its second group match at the FIFA World Cup, where it faces South Africa on Thursday. After opening the tournament with a 2–1 defeat to South Korea, coach Miroslav Koubek's side needs a victory to keep its hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive. Unlike the opening match in Guadalajara, the team will not have to adjust to high altitude. Defender Vladimír Coufal said the Czechs must improve their play on the ball, stay united and defend with determination if they are to avoid relying on other results later in the tournament.