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Bringing Home Gold from Madrid! Czech Grant Thornton Dominates the GT Euro Cup 2026

November 3, 2026 3 min read

A footballing triumph, new friends across the European GT network, and a wealth of unforgettable (and unpublishable!) memories. Our colleagues took victory at the European football tournament, the GT Euro Cup 2026, which brought together teams from 10 countries this year.

The latest edition of the GT Euro Cup took place in Madrid, Spain. Eighteen teams from ten European countries went head-to-head on the pitches of Las Rozas, the official training complex of the Spanish national football team. The ambitious Czech squad delivered on its goals and conquered the men's category, beating host nation Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout in the final—sealing a sweet redemption for their semi-final loss at the last GT tournament.

To top off the team victory, our lads also swept the individual honors:

  • Daniel Valeš netted 12 goals to claim both the Player of the Tournament and Top Scorer awards.
  • Daniel Fusek brought home the Best Goalkeeper award, powered in part by his standout performances across two winning penalty shootouts.

More Than Just Football

Naturally, the GT Euro Cup is about much more than goals and trophies. Above all, it is an opportunity to connect with colleagues from other Grant Thornton offices across Europe, forged through shared high-octane emotions on the pitch to build lasting friendships and strengthen ties across our global network.

Grant Thornton is about far more than exceptional service delivery. It is a global community that comes together through sports events, conferences, and expert summits to grow and cultivate relationships beyond business projects.

Congratulations to our football team on a spectacular victory, and a huge thank you to our Spanish colleagues for hosting such a fantastic event!

The Winning Squad:

Adam Houda, Daniel Valeš, Daniel Fusek, Daniel Ircing, Jan Ludvík, Jan Pluháček, Jakub Malý, Jakub Štefáček, Ondřej Kadla, Marek Toráč, and Václav Morkus.

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