Zurich (AP) – Ukraine wants to move the playoff game for the World Cup against Scotland at the end of March because of the invasion of Russia.
As the world association FIFA announced in response to a request from dpa, the Ukrainian association has submitted a corresponding application. FIFA is in regular contact with the European Football Union and the Scottish Association to find an appropriate solution.
Ukraine are scheduled to play Scotland in Glasgow on March 24. The winner then meets Austria or Wales to earn a spot at the World Cup in Qatar later this year.
The soccer championship in Ukraine has been suspended since Russia invaded the country a week ago. Russia has been excluded from all competitions because of the military invasion and will therefore not take part in the World Cup playoffs. The 2018 World Cup hosts should also have played against Poland on March 24.