Russia’s football federation has dropped an appeal against Fifa’s World Cup suspension that was imposed after the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Football Union of Russia FUR had protested against the ban but the Court of Arbitration for Sport CAS says the FUR has now withdrawn that appeal.
Russia had qualified to face Poland in a play-off semi-final but the Poles instead received a bye to face Sweden.
However, Russia will continue to fight bans from other sporting competitions.
