Poland, Sweden and Czech Republic refuse to play World Cup qualifiers against Russia in March

The Polish, Swedish and Czech Football Associations are opposed to playing World Cup qualifiers next month on Russian soil after the nation's invasion of Ukraine. Russia are due to host Poland in World Cup play-off semi-finals on March 24th. Should they win they are currently scheduled to host either Sweden or Czech Republic on March 29th.

Ad/> «The Football Associations of Poland (PZPN), Sweden (SvFF) and Czech Republic (FACR) express their firm position that the playoff matches… should not be played in the territory of the Russian Federation,» they said in a joint statement. Premier LeagueIbrahimovic says Man Utd 'talk too much about the past'23/11/2021 AT 18:18 «The military escalation that we are observing entails serious consequences and considerably lower safety for our national football teams and official delegations.» The associations say they expect an immediate response from FIFA and UEFA. /> The Swedish FA said in a separate statement: «Swedish football is appalled by what we now see unfolding in Ukraine.

The situation is extremely serious and the only thing we can hope for is that this unjust invasion will end as soon as possible. Our thoughts are with all those affected in Ukraine. “We take part in the news reporting, as well as authorities and representatives of the government’s advice and recommendations.