Russia Excluded From 2022 FIFA World Cup
UEFA Punishes Russia With World Cup Suspension
FIFA and UEFA have suspended Russia's national football team from all international competitions until further notice.
The decision comes in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has been widely condemned by the international community.
Russia was scheduled to play Poland in a World Cup qualifier on March 24, but the match has now been canceled.
The Russian Football Union (RFU) has expressed its disappointment with the decision, but has said it will respect the ruling.
Impact on Russia's World Cup Hopes
The suspension means that Russia will not be able to compete in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar from November 21 to December 18.
Russia was ranked 35th in the FIFA World Rankings before the suspension.
The RFU has said that it will appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
International Reaction
The decision to suspend Russia from international football has been met with mixed reactions.
Some have praised the decision, saying that it sends a strong message to Russia that its actions will not be tolerated.
Others have criticized the decision, saying that it is unfair to punish the Russian players, who have not been involved in the invasion of Ukraine.
Political Implications
The decision to suspend Russia from international football is seen as a major political statement.
It is the first time that a country has been banned from a FIFA World Cup due to political reasons.
The decision is likely to have a significant impact on Russia's relations with other countries.