Wales won't wear One Love armband during World Cup opener

It's after FIFA threatened those who did with sanctions

Wales and England both kick off their Group B campaigns today
Author: PA; Lauren JonesPublished 21st Nov 2022

Wales and England will not wear an anti-discrimination armband in their World Cup matches on Monday after FIFA threatened them with sporting sanctions.

A joint statement from seven European nations who had signed up to the One Love campaign - which included England and Wales - confirmed the armbands will no longer be worn.

"FIFA has been very clear that it will impose sporting sanctions if our captains wear the armbands on the field of play," the statement began.

"As national federations, we can't put our players in a position where they could face sporting sanctions including bookings, so we have asked the captains not to attempt to wear the armbands in FIFA World Cup games.

"FIFA has been very clear that it will impose sporting sanctions if our captains wear the armbands on the field of play.

As national federations, we can't put our players in a position where they could face sporting sanctions including bookings, so we have asked the captains not to attempt to wear the armbands in FIFA World Cup games."

Wales kick off their Group B campaign tonight against USA.

England face Iran Monday lunchtime.

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