"You recognize a terrorist state." Czechs could be world champions at a tournament that provokes.

Czech footballers are performing impressively at the inaugural U15 World Cup in Azerbaijan, advancing through the group stage and playoffs. They defeated Angola, Italy, and Brazil, and will face Paraguay in the semifinals. However, the tournament has faced criticism for including Russia, which has been condemned by Ukraine and led to calls for a boycott from several countries. Despite this, the Czech team has received support from their football federation president. The tournament format features smaller teams and shorter matches, with 189 teams participating.