- No international games will be played in the territory of Russia, with the "home" matches now taking place in a neutral venue with no spectators.
- Russia's teams will compete under the name of “Football Union of Russia (RFU)”.
- No national flag or anthem will be allowed in the matches where the Football Union of Russia teams take part.
Which countries refused to play against Russia national team amid Ukraine situation?
1. Poland
On February 27, Polish Football Association declared that it "doesn't see the possibility of competing with the Russian representation" in the World Cup play-offs regardless of the team name. Bayern Munich and Poland star Robert Lewandowski also had his say on Twitter.It is the right decision! I can’t imagine playing a match with the Russian National Team in a situation when armed aggression in Ukraine continues. Russian footballers and fans are not responsible for this, but we can’t pretend that nothing is happening. https://t.co/rfnfbXzdjF
— Robert Lewandowski (@lewy_official) February 26, 2022
2. Sweden
The second side to reveal their reluctance of playing against Russia were Sweden."The Swedish FA is disappointed with FIFA's decision to allow Russia to continue to be part of World Cup qualification.
But the FA is decisive in, together with other FAs, campaigning for Russia's matches for the coming World Cup are cancelled. https://t.co/7LGGYU7JRq — Philip O'Connor (@philipoconnor) February 28, 2022
3. The Czech Republic
The Czech Republic later joined Poland and Sweden, with the country's FA declaring the national team will not play Russia if meeting them in the World Cup play-offs."The Czech FA executive committee, staff members and players of the national team agreed it's not possible to play against the Russian national team in the current situation, not even on the neutral venue.
We all want the war to end as soon as possible." pic.twitter.com/NQK6YGNoHJ — Czech Football National Team (@ceskarepre_eng) February 27, 2022
4. Norway
Norway's national team were the next on the list to refuse to have any matches against Russia.Terje Svendsen: «Vi er helt fullt på linje med Sverige, Polen og Tsjekkia i at det er helt uaktuelt å spille kamper mot Russland.»
— NorgesFotballforbund (@nff_info) February 27, 2022
5. England
The statement from FA said that England's national team will not play versus Russia in "any international fixtures for the foreseeable future".Statement from The FA: pic.twitter.com/mBTJ2y5gh8
— The FA (@FA) February 27, 2022
6. Albania
Albania are set to face Russia in the group stage of the UEFA Nations League. However, the national team have now decided not to take part in any sport games with the Russian Federation "until the end of Ukraine’s occupation", as Foreign Minister Olta Xhacka claims.7. Wales
Wales are now boycotting the football matches against the Russian national team as they refuse to play any international games "for the foreseeable future".Сильніші разом. Together, we are stronger. Gyda'n gilydd, yn gryfach. 🇺🇦🏴 #TogetherStronger
— FA WALES (@FAWales) February 27, 2022
8. Switzerland
Switzerland have announced they will not face Russia this summer in the Women's Euros "until further notice". The country has already qualified for the men's World Cup in Qatar 2022 and is supporting the idea of kicking Russia out of the competition.ℹ️ 👉 https://t.co/LhYBcxdbRS pic.twitter.com/2a1Kc9J73W
— Swiss Football Association (@sfv_asf) February 28, 2022
9. Ireland
The FA of Ireland has now announced that their national side supports Ukraine and will not play any match versus Russia "until further notice".Join us on Telegram!/ Follow us on Twitter!The FAI has offered its full and unequivocal support to Ukraine’s FA and confirmed that no Irish team will play against Russia at any level until further notice
— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) February 28, 2022
In a show of solidarity, @AVIVAStadium will be lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag at 7pm tonight pic.twitter.com/qqL90yDdIY