FIFA apologises to Ukraine for using map that put Crimea

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 says 'external third-party' to blame for excluding Crimea from Ukraine map
FIFA has apologised to the Ukrainian Association of Football for excluding Crimea as part of Ukraine during the qualifying draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup recently.
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 'sincerely regrets' Ukraine map error at draw
Fifa is taking "corrective measures" after a map shown during the World Cup qualifying draw appeared to exclude Crimea as part of Ukraine.
FIFA finds those guilty of scandalous display of map of Ukraine without Crimea
FIFA has responded to the letter from the UAF regarding the display of a map of Ukraine without the Crimean peninsula during the draw for the 2026 World Cup.It
Ukraine Slams FIFA For Map Omitting Crimea From Its Territory: "Are you OK?"
The Ukrainian Football Association wrote a letter to FIFA expressing its concerns and questioning the "redrawn" map.
Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map
A map shown during the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup has been criticised by Ukraine as an "unacceptable error" after it appeared to exclude Crimea as part of the country. The graphic - showing countries that cannot be drawn to play each other for geopolitical reasons - highlighted Ukraine but did not include the peninsula that is internationally recognised to be part of it.
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.
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