International Chess Federation suspends Russia over events in occupied Ukraine

June 11, 2026 · The Independent

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World Cup 2026 fixtures: Full schedule, kick-off times and groups
England will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama while Scotland will meet Haiti, Morocco and Brazil in the 48-team tournament