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of football The World Governing Body has confirmed that it has received a request Ukrainian FA to postpone their 2022 World Cup qualifier against Scotland.
The tie is currently set for March 24, but there are doubts whether it will go ahead amid the ongoing invasion of ukraine,
In a statement on Friday, FIFA said it is “in regular contact with UEFA and the Scottish Football Association to find an appropriate solution.”
It added: “FIFA expresses its deepest solidarity to all affected by what is happening in Ukraine. A further update will be provided in due course.”
The winner of the tie will face either Wales or Austria for a place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which starts on 21 November.
Several members of the Ukraine national team play in the country’s domestic top-flight which has been put on hold in light of the Russian offensive.
The Scottish FA issued a statement of support for its opponents last week and said it would work with FIFA to find a solution.
“Football is irrelevant amid the conflict, but we have conveyed to us the strong sense of solidarity conveyed to us by the fans and citizens of Scotland in recent days,” it read.
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“The Scotland men’s and women’s national teams stand in solidarity with our fellow participants of Ukraine’s football community.
“A match, no matter how important it is on the pitch, seems insignificant at the moment, but we intend to express our friendship and unity when we face each other next month.
“In the meantime, we pray for your well being and the safety of all those who are suffering unnecessarily. Until we meet, we send our love. ,
two young footballers Since the invasion on 24 February, many have already been killed in Ukraine, according to sports organizations.
The football world has since rallied in support of Ukraine, with gestures made before and during matches across Europe.
In a joint statement issued on Monday, FIFA and UEFA suspended all Russian international and club teams from their competitions “until further notice”.