Austrian soccer chiefs say they've held talks with Scotland and Wales because the warfare in Ukraine raises critical doubts over the upcoming World Cup play-offs.
Steve Clarke's aspect are on account of face Ukraine at Hampden within the semi-finals on March 24 however Russia's invasion of their neighbours has left the fixture going through large uncertainty.
Home gamers make up the vast majority of the Ukraine squad however all 18-60 year-old males are presently unable to go away the nation, with Shakhtar Donetsk boss Roberto De Zerbi claiming final week members of his workforce might be known as as much as battle.
FIFA and UEFA must resolve whether or not to postpone the video games till later this 12 months, however that is additional difficult as a result of the World Cup draw is scheduled for April 1 and the remaining worldwide dates are all full.
Austria and Wales are scheduled to sq. off within the different semi-final and the AFA say they're in persevering with dialogue with the Scottish and Welsh FAs.
They acknowledged: "Initially, all our ideas are with the struggling and human tragedies brought on by the invasion. The opportunity of the sport going forward shouldn't be our quick precedence.
"Nevertheless, the OFB is in fixed contact with these liable for operations in Scotland and Wales.
"The representatives of the three competing associations want their Ukrainian colleagues one of the best on this tough scenario."