FIFA in talks with UEFA over suspension of Russia

FIFA is in discussions to possibly suspend Russia's national teams from international football until further notice due to the country's invasion of Ukraine, a source with knowledge of the discussions said on Monday. FIFA is in advanced talks with European soccer body UEFA over the matter and a decision could be made later on Monday.

European governing body UEFA is due to hold a meeting at 5pm on Monday (Irish time) to decide on several issues relating to Russian football. Russia are scheduled to host Poland in a World Cup qualifying playoff on March 24 and if they remained suspended at that time, they would be out of the World Cup.

The Polish FA had said that they will refuse to play against the Russian team. The suspension would cover all Russian national teams -- the women's team are due to play in UEFA's Euro 2022 competition in England in July.