The map highlighted Ukraine but did not include the Crimea peninsula as part of the country. Russia occupied and unilaterally annexed Crimea from Ukraine during its initial invasion in 2014.

Ukraine has criticized FIFA for an "unacceptable error" after a map displayed during the 2026 World Cup draw appeared to exclude Crimea from the country's territory.

FIFA, soccer's world governing body, is facing backlash after showing a map that appeared to omit Crimea from Ukrainian territory. The map, which was shown during a 2026 World Cup qualifying draw ...

FIFA, soccer's world governing body, is facing backlash over a map it showed of Ukraine. The map appeared to show Ukraine without Crimea as part of it. A spokesperson for Ukraine's Foreign ...

FIFA, soccer's world governing body, is facing backlash over a map it showed of Ukraine. The map appeared to show Ukraine without Crimea as part of it. A spokesperson for Ukraine's Foreign ...