Crimea, 2026 FIFA World Cup and Ukraine

FIFA apologizes to Ukraine soccer body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw
FIFA has 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.
FIFA faces backlash over 'unacceptable' map of Ukraine that appeared to omit Crimea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has long vowed to end Russia's occupation of Crimea, which Moscow annexed in 2014.
FIFA Sparks Anger With Crimea Map During World Cup Draw
The organization displayed a map during a qualifying draw that showed Ukraine without including Crimea as part of the country,
Fifa apologises to Ukraine for using map that put Crimea as part of Russia
Fifa has apologised to the Ukrainian Association of Football for displaying a map of the country during its World Cup qualifying draw that excluded Russia-occupied Crimea.
FIFA offers 'regret' to Ukraine over map controversy at draw
Football's world governing body FIFA says it regrets the fact a map showing Crimea as part of Russia was broadcast during its 2026 World Cup qualifying draw on Friday. Ukraine had reacted furiously, with the Foreign Ministry demanding a public apology.
FIFA apologises for showing map of Ukraine without Crimea during 2026 World Cup draw
World football's governing body has removed the image omitting Crimea from Ukrainian territory, which Kyiv called an "unacceptable error". View on euronews
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