The Czech Republic have joined Poland and Sweden in refusing to face Russia in the play-offs for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar regardless of the match venue
The Czech Republic have joined Poland and Sweden in refusing to face Russia in the play-offs for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar regardless of the match venue
28 February 2022
The executive committee of the Czech federation and players have agreed it is not possible to play against the Russian national team in the current situation.
Poland were first to say they would not play Russia in their March 24 play-off semi-final even if the tie was moved from Moscow.
The winners of Sweden-Czech Republic in the other path B semi-final were then scheduled to go to Russia for the March 29 final.
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