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Ukraine demands apology from FIFA for map without Crimea

FIFA apologizes to Ukraine soccer body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw

FIFA 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. “We fully understand the delicate sensitivity of this matter and while the incident was unintentional,

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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.

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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.

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Fifa apologises to Ukraine for using map that put Crimea as part of Russia

Vladimir Putin’s forces have also illegally occupied Crimea since 2014 and the peninsula was not coloured as part of ...

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FIFA removes segment featuring map of Ukraine without Crimea, no apology given – photo

Prior to this, the Ukrainian Football Association had also sent an official letter to the secretaries general of FIFA and ...

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin accused of ‘violating rules’ as two Russian oil tankers wrecked near Crimea

Ukraine has sharply criticised Fifa for excluding Crimea from its territory on a map displayed during the 2026 World Cup draw, calling the mistake “unacceptable” and demanding accountability. The ...

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Ukraine demands apology from FIFA for map without Crimea

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