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![](/<figure><img alt="World Cup 2026: Ukraine refuses to play in Poland" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/908cb669f07ff4ee020b9e83a8746a90" data-uuid="7ad8c587-a10c-3708-a2c9-291fd45c480d"><figcaption>World Cup 2026: Ukraine refuses to play in Poland</figcaption></figure><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/908cb669f07ff4ee020b9e83a8746a90" width="0" data-uuid="7ad8c587-a10c-3708-a2c9-291fd45c480d"><p>World Cup 2026: Ukraine refuses to play in Poland</p><p>Ukraine will not play their World Cup playoff matches in Poland, even if they qualify, national team coach Serhiy Rebrov has announced.</p><p><!--filtered-->Sweden was drawn against Ukraine for the World Cup playoff semi-final scheduled for March 26, with Ukraine designated as the "home" side. However, due to the ongoing instability caused by the Russian invasion, the match will not take place in Ukraine. Speaking to Ukrainian television channel UPL TV, coach Serhiy Rebrov made his position clear:</p><blockquote>We do not want to be constantly traveling from one place to another. Both home matches must be played in the same location.</blockquote><p>Ukraine has already played its "home" fixtures outside its territory during the qualifiers, but this time, Poland is not being considered as an option. The exact venue for the matches will be announced soon. The semi-final will take place on March 26 and the final on March 31.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ukraine NT manager Serhiy Rebrov tells UPL TV (Match Centre) that his side will NOT be playing its WCQ PO ‘home’ ties in Poland next March <a href="https://t.co/IoFYKGuGfl">pic.twitter.com/IoFYKGuGfl</a></p>— Zorya Londonsk (@ZoryaLondonsk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZoryaLondonsk/status/1991854248120988015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a></blockquote>)
![](/<figure><img alt="Rob Edwards talking to players during Wolves training" height="1636" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/bbc_us_articles_995/179985647515fc1bf37d1dd4c52d3a13" width="2908" data-uuid="ecc80c88-cc13-359b-86dc-45a6e47fb0bb"><figcaption>[Getty Images]</figcaption></figure><p>New boss Rob Edwards insists there is still enough time for Wolves to save themselves.</p><p>Rock-bottom Wolves are eight points from 17th-placed Burnley going into Saturday's visit of <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/crystal-palace?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bsport%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D">Crystal Palace.</a></p><p>Edwards has swapped the Championship promotion race after leaving <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/middlesbrough?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bsport%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D">Middlesbrough</a> in second for a relegation battle at Molineux.</p><p>Wolves have not won in the Premier League since April and have just two points from 11 games, a record which resulted in the sacking of Vitor Pereira at the start of the month.</p><p>"I'm not looking at the table right now, just the next session and game," said Edwards. "I'll be clear with players this is what we are going to do to win games of football and get points.</p><p>"It's going to come from hard work. Lots of stuff comes underneath that, but I will be clear with the lads what that is and my non-negotiables. The players want that.</p><p>"We will support them as well and we believe in them. I have told them that. We can't look too far ahead and where we are with the gap at the moment.</p><p>"Every training session, we are living it every single day. There is still enough time. I understand we want to get results quickly as well as that will help with that belief."</p><img class="tracking-img" height="1" src="https://a1.api.bbc.co.uk/hit.xiti/?s=598314&p=sport.football.articles.c62nrj830ryo.page&x1=%5Burn%3Abbc%3Aoptimo%3Aasset%3Ac62nrj830ryo%5D&x4=%5Ben-gb%5D&x5=%5Bhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Farticles%2Fc62nrj830ryo%5D&x7=%5Barticle%5D&x8=%5Bsynd_nojs_ISAPI%5D&x9=%5BWolves+still+have+time+to+survive+-+Edwards%5D&x11=%5B2025-11-21T18%3A26%3A23.061Z%5D&x12=%5B2025-11-21T18%3A26%3A23.061Z%5D&x19=%5Byahoo.north.america%5D" width="1" data-uuid="5c4f8f65-0b34-32de-908b-0718baa6e48b">)
![](/<figure><img alt="Slot confirms the return of one of its key players for upcoming matches!" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/a19918d8d66535e6f20f978e22d3f678" data-uuid="fc51f77e-eca9-31c4-9dfc-14305e2f0787"><figcaption>Slot confirms the return of one of its key players for upcoming matches!</figcaption></figure><p>Good news for manager Arne Slot and Reds fans.</p><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/a19918d8d66535e6f20f978e22d3f678" width="0" data-uuid="fc51f77e-eca9-31c4-9dfc-14305e2f0787"><p>Getty Images </p><p>A major boost is on the horizon for Liverpool as they gear up for their Premier League encounter this weekend. The Reds are poised to welcome their first-choice goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, back between the posts, much to the relief of the Anfield faithful.</p><p>Manager Arne Slot has provided a positive update, indicating that the Brazilian international is in line for a return. After successfully reintegrating into training, Alisson's final hurdle will be a concluding session. Provided he comes through it without any issues, he is expected to be named in the starting lineup.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Alisson Becker is set to return to the starting XI against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. He is back.<br><br>— <a href="https://twitter.com/LewisSteele_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LewisSteele_</a><a href="https://t.co/3k7upy8J0a">pic.twitter.com/3k7upy8J0a</a></p>— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) <a href="https://twitter.com/TouchlineX/status/1991534082292084948?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2025</a></blockquote><p>This return marks the end of a frustrating spell on the sidelines for the keeper. His injury occurred in late September during a Champions League clash against Turkish outfit Galatasaray. Prior to that setback, Alisson had guarded the net in nine matches across all competitions this season, managing to keep two clean sheets.</p><p>His presence will be a welcome reinforcement as Liverpool prepares to host Nottingham Forest at Anfield this Saturday. Currently positioned eighth in the league table with 18 points from their first 11 outings, the return of their defensive stalwart could provide the stability needed to climb the standings.</p>)