FIFA Sparks Anger With Crimea Map

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 removes segment featuring map of Ukraine without Crimea, no apology given
FIFA has issued a brief and general comment regarding the map displayed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying draw broadcast. The comment is very short and general and does not contain a hint of apology.
Ukraine calls for FIFA apology over map of Crimea
Ukraine has criticized FIFA for an "unacceptable error" after a map displayed during the 2026 World Cup draw appeared to exclude Crimea from the country's territory.
FIFA faces backlash from Ukraine over 'unacceptable' map that appeared to omit....
The controversy arose last week during the European qualifier draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in the US, Mexico, and Canada
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.
Ukraine demands apology from FIFA for map without Crimea – photo
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