Poland refuse to play Russia in World Cup playoff
Baku, February 27, AZERTAC
Poland will not play their World Cup qualifying play-off tie against Russia because of the nation's recent invasion of Ukraine, according to the head of the national federation.
The two sides are set to go head-to-head on March 24 - with the game scheduled to take place in Moscow - with the winner going on to meet Sweden or Czech Republic.
However due to Russia's aggression in Ukraine, Poland are refusing to participate in the encounter.
The head of Poland's Football Association, Cezary Kulesza, tweeted: "No more words, time to act! Due to the escalation of the aggression of the Russian Federation towards Ukraine, the Polish national team does not intend to play the play-off match against Poland and Russia.
"This is the only right decision. We are in talks with the Swedish and Czech Republic federations to present a common position to FIFA."
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