FIFA Excludes Russia From World Cup

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Published on March 1 2022 5:58 am
Last Updated on March 1 2022 5:58 am

FIFA, the governing body of soccer, Monday excluded Russia from the World Cup ahead of a qualifying playoff on March 24, acting in reaction to its invasion of Ukraine.

FIFA was also in talks with European soccer body UEFA on the details of suspending Russia’s national and club teams, AP reported.

In other developments, Finland wants the Russian hockey team banned from the men’s world championships it will host in May and the Swiss soccer federation said its women’s team will not play Russia in July at the European Championship.