The Swiss Football Union made a statement about the possibility of holding matches with the Russian national team. This was reported on the website of the organization.
They noted that they would not play with the Russian team. The Swiss side accused Russia of a gross violation of international law, as well as the universal values of football. The Union also expressed solidarity with the teams of Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic.
On February 27, the press services of the football federations of these countries announced that they were refusing to play with the Russian national team in the playoffs of the 2022 World Cup qualification in Qatar. The International Football Federation (FIFA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have not yet responded to this statement.
The qualifying match of the World Cup between Russia and Poland is scheduled for March 24 and should be held at the Moscow stadium “VTB Arena”. On March 29, the winner will compete for the right to enter the world championship with the best in the Sweden-Czech Republic pair.
Source: Lenta
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