FIFA Apologizes to Ukraine Soccer Body for Crimea Map Error at 2026 World Cup Draw ZURICH (AP) — FIFA apologized to the Ukrainian soccer federation for displaying a ...

Ukraine was one of 54 national teams included in the draw Friday in Zurich for European qualifying groups for the 2026 World Cup. Russia, which has been banned from FIFA competitions because of ...

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA apologized to the Ukrainian soccer federation for displaying a map during its World Cup qualifying draw that excluded Russia-occupied Crimea from the country’s territory.

Ukraine has repeatedly announced its intention to liberate Crimea from Russian occupation. FIFA's logo pictured at FIFA headquarters ahead of the draw ceremony for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers ...