The Faroe Islands produced a stunning World Cup qualifier upset against Czech Republic, winning 2–1 on home soil despite a significant expected goals disadvantage. The visitors dominated the metrics, accumulating 1.84 xG from 14 shots, yet managed only one goal and just one shot on target, a stark illustration of their wastefulness in front of goal. Faroe Islands, operating in a 3-4-3 formation, were far more clinical with limited opportunities, generating 0.39 xG from six shots and converting two into goals. The home side's goalkeeper performed poorly relative to the quality of chances faced, recording a 33.33 per cent save rate and providing no value above expected goals, yet the outfield players' clinical finishing proved decisive. Czech Republic's 4-2-3-1 setup failed to capitalise on their territorial advantage, with their attacking play consistently letting them down in the final third. This result marks a significant blow to the Czech Republic's qualifying campaign and a morale-boosting win for the Faroe Islands.