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A protester holds a poster reading "Sanctions against Russia now" during a rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Stockholm on February 24, 2022, after Russia launched military operations in Ukraine.
A protester holds a poster reading "Sanctions against Russia now" during a rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Stockholm on February 24, 2022, after Russia launched military operations in Ukraine.Photo by CLAUDIO BRESCIANI/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images
  • Poland, Czech Republic, and Sweden refuse to play in the World Cup.

  • There will be one game in Russia in March, but there could be a second game there.

  • The three countries made a joint statement.

Poland, Czech Republic, and Sweden said they will not play any World Cup playoff matches in Russia in the future.

The three countries said in a joint statement that they do not consider travelling to Russia and playing football there because of the latest Russian aggression against Ukraine.

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

Russia will host Poland at the Dinamo Levin Stadium in Moscow on March 24, while Sweden will play the Czech Republic.

Russia and Sweden will meet in Russia on March 29 if they win, with a spot in the playoffs on the line.

The three teams said they expect an immediate response from the organizations and alternative solutions for the upcoming matches.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced he was launching a special military action against Ukraine, which was followed by a missile barrage and reports of attacks throughout the country.

There is a developing story. You can check back for updates.

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