Poland, Czech Republic, and Sweden are refusing to play their 2022 World Cup matches in Russia

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Poland, Czech Republic, and Sweden said they are refusing to play their upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifying playoff matches in Russia after it attacked Ukraine on Thursday.

Based on the latest Russian aggression against Ukraine, "the signatories to this appeal do not consider travelling to Russia and playing football matches there," the three countries said in a joint statement addressed to FIFA's General Secretary Fatma Samoura.

The statement continued: "The military escalation that we are observing entails serious consequences and considerably lower safety for our national football teams and official delegations."

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The three teams said they expect an "immediate response" from FIFA and UEFA, and for the organizations to find "alternative solutions" for the upcoming matches.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/soccer/poland-czech-republic-and-sweden-are-refusing-to-play-any-2022-world-cup-qualifying-matches-in-russia-after-it-attacked-ukraine/ar-AAUgeFi

[drmeow]

1. FIFA should be saying this! nt

[rpannier]

3. Here is what FIFA said (warning: It's pretty pathetic)

FIFA said in a statement that the "hope for rapid cessation of hostilities and peace in Ukraine."

I know that'll get Putin's attention

[malaise]

2. As usual the Association lags behind

FIFA will now play catch up