Ukraine demands apology from FIFA for map without Crimea

FIFA apologises for showing map of Ukraine without Crimea during 2026 World Cup draw
World football's governing body has removed the image omitting Crimea from Ukrainian territory, which Kyiv called an "unacceptable error". View on euronews
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.
Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map
Crimea has been under Russian occupation since 2014 and just a handful of countries recognise the peninsula as Russian territory. Ukraine Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhy said that the nation expects "a public apology". Fifa said it was "aware of an issue" and the image had been removed.
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.
Ukrainian MFA expects apology from FIFA over map of Ukraine without Crimea
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is waiting for an apology from FIFA, which showed a map of Ukraine without Crimea during the draw for the 2026 World Cup. — Ukrinform.
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 apology from FIFA for map without Crimea – photo
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has demanded an apology from FIFA because the organisation showed Ukraine without Crimea on a map of Europe. Source: Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi in a post on X (Twitter) Quote: "Are you OK,
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