Sweden confirm they will boycott Russia game regardless of venue

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Sweden have joined Poland in refusing to face Russia in their World Cup qualifying fixtures in March.

A statement read: "The Swedish Football Association's board has decided that the Swedish men's national team will not play a possible playoff match against Russia – regardless of where the match is played.

"The Federal Board also urges FIFA to cancel the play-off matches in March in which Russia participates.

Poland are currently due to face Russia on March 25, and the winner will face either Sweden or Czechia for a spot at the 2022 World Cup.

Poland have already announced their intentions to boycott the fixture.

A spokesman from the Polish FA told Sky Sports News: "No more words, it's time to act.

"Due to the escalation of the aggression of the Russian Federation towards Ukraine, the Polish national team does not intend to play the play-off match against Russia.

"This is the only right decision.

"We are in talks with the Swedish and Czech federations to bring forward a common position to FIFA."

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Poland also announced their intentions to allow Ukraine to play their home matches in Poland.

Ukraine are due to play Scotland in their World Cup play-off at Hampden Park on March 24.

Should Ukraine win they will then play the winner of either Wales or Austria in Cardiff or Vienna on March 29.

• World Cup
• Russia
• Russia Ukraine war

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