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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes and Ewan Murray

Ukraine play-off in Scotland could be delayed to allow team World Cup chance

A message in support of Ukraine is displayed on a screen before the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley last Sunday
A message in support of Ukraine is displayed on a screen before the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley last Sunday. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

Ukraine’s World Cup play-off against Scotland could be deferred as football’s authorities try to ensure the country has a chance to qualify for Qatar 2022.

In a further change prompted by the invasion of Ukraine, Poland are expected to be confirmed as having a bye into a play-off final after Russia’s ban from international football was enforced on Monday.

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