The Russian national women’s soccer team will not be allowed to compete in this year’s European Championship and has been removed from qualifying for next year’s Women’s World Cup.
from international competition.The Russian women had already qualified for the European Championship, scheduled to begin July 6 in England, after defeating Portugal in a qualifying playoff. Portugal takes Russia’s place in the main draw, UEFA said, and will join a group that also features the Netherlands, the defending champion, as well as Sweden and Switzerland.In addition, Russia’s bids to host the 2028 or 2032 men’s European Championships were ruled ineligible.
The removal of Russia from the men’s Champions League means Scotland’s Celtic and Rangers will battle for a chance to replace Zenit St. Petersburg in next season’s group stage.an appeal from Russia’s soccer federation to overturn its FIFA ban. That effectively ended Russia’s hopes of competing in this year’s men’s World Cup, which will be staged in Qatar this fall.
After its men’s World Cup qualifying playoff semifinal was delayed from March because of the invasion, Ukraine is set to face host Scotland on June 1. The winner will advance to a June 5 matchup with host Wales, and at stake will be a chance to
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