NYON: Ukraine have requested a postponement of their World Cup play-off semi-final against Scotland.

They were due to meet at Hampden Park on March 24 but football in Ukraine has been suspended since Russia’s invasion last week. The winners will play either Wales or Austria for a place at Qatar 2022.

World governing body FIFA has said it is working with European federation UEFA and the Scottish Football Association to “find an appropriate solution”.

Earlier this week, Scottish FA president Rod Petrie wrote “football is inconsequential amid conflict” in a message to his Ukrainian counterpart.

Petrie said he had written “to send a message of support, friendship and unity”.

The World Cup draw is scheduled to take place on 1 April, with the tournament starting on 21 November.

Scotland have three Nations League Group B fixtures in June – with Ukraine again involved in those, along with Armenia and Republic of Ireland. Those fixtures could well be rearranged if an alternative date is needed for the play-off semi-final.

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