The possibility of Russia being excluded from the World Cup due to the conflict in Crimea is a legitimate concern, given the country’s involvement in the Ukrainian crisis. Similar instances in history, such as the exclusion of Yugoslavia from Euro 1992 due to wars in the region, serve as precedents.
MEP Daniel Cohn-Bendit even threatened a boycott of the 2018 World Cup in Russia if the situation escalates. The boycotts of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games and previous Olympic Games due to political tensions further highlight the potential impact of diplomatic conflicts on international sporting events.
While the idea of Russia being excluded from the World Cup seems improbable and impractical due to the significant time gap since previous instances, it remains a topic of speculation and concern given the current geopolitical climate.
