The Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) has requested that the World Cup playoff semifinal against Scotland be postponed due to the Russian invasion of the country.
After finishing runners-up to France in the qualification section, the Ukrainians were scheduled to face Scotland in Glasgow, ahead of a potential playoff decider away to Wales or Austria.
What it means, how it works, and what Russia's suspension means.
The UAF wants the Scotland game to be postponed because of the fighting in Ukraine, where many members of the international squad are unable to leave.
They are in regular contact with the Scottish Football Association to find an appropriate solution to the UAF request.
According to sources, both FIFA and UEFA are prepared to assist Ukraine in attempting to get the players out of the country, but both organizations are aware of the need to be supportive of the players.
Most of the players in the Ukrainian squad that played in the World Cup qualification game against Bosnia stayed in the country after the domestic league was suspended, according to sources.
According to sources, the national team players are determined to stay in the country and not leave their homes and families, as a government mandate has been issued for all males between the age of 18 and 60 to remain in the country.
The players have been unable to train since the outbreak of hostilities, so the prospect of preparing for and playing against Scotland later this month is not realistic.
If the situation in the country can be resolved, the game could be moved to June, when the intercontinental playoffs are scheduled to be played.
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