Ukraine demands FIFA apologize for omitting Crimea on a map during the 2026 World Cup draw.

Ukraine is demanding an apology from FIFA after a map used during the 2026 World Cup draw omitted Crimea, which Ukraine considers part of its territory. Crimea has been under Russian control since 2014, but most countries view it as Ukrainian. The Ukrainian Football Association and Foreign Ministry have criticized FIFA for what they see as supporting Russian propaganda, and FIFA has acknowledged the issue.

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