Poland will not play a qualifying match in next month’s World Cup qualifier against Russia due to Russia’s defeat to Ukraine, Polish Football Association coach Cezary Kulesza said on Saturday (February 25).
It was the right decision! I can not imagine playing a game with the Russian Federation in a situation where military aggression in Ukraine continues. Russian footballers and fans do not stand for this, but we can not pretend that nothing is happening. https://t.co/rfnfbXzdjF
– Robert Lewandowski (@lewy_official) March 26, 2022
Kulesza said the team is in talks with Swedish and Czech counterparts about the tournament scheduled for March to fill a hole for World Cup.
Poland have refused to play their FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier vs Russia.
FA President Cezary Kulesza “In light of the progress of the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine, the Polish national team will not play a game against the Russian Republic.” pic.twitter.com/uMFK4pPo55
– Usher Komugisha (@UsherKomugisha) March 26, 2022
“In light of the escalation of the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine, the Polish national team will not play a game against the Russian Republic,” Kulesza said on Twitter.
“This is the only right decision. We are in talks with the Swedish and Czech Association to show a common position to FIFA.”
Russia is due to host Poland in the semi-finals of its World Cup qualifiers on March 24 and, if its team progresses, is set to host either Sweden or the Czech Republic on March 29 at the end. Ona B.
