EA will remove Russia from FIFA 22 Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. EA will remove Russia from FIFA 22 Following country's invasion of Ukraine. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 2 Mar 2022 59 comments The Russian national football team and all Russian clubs will be removed from FIFA 22, FIFA Mobile and FIFA Online, EA has announced. EA made the announcement this afternoon, just days after the real-life FIFA and UEFA governing bodies said Russia's national side and players would be banned until further notice. The inevitable FIFA 23, which is still to be officially confirmed, is not mentioned in today's statement. A statement from EA SPORTS FIFA: pic.twitter.com/v3pZvpblgS- EA SPORTS FIFA (@EASPORTSFIFA) March 2, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings "EA Sports stands in solidarity with the Ukranian people and like so many voices across the world of football, calls for peace and an end to the invasion of Ukraine," reads a statement released via Twitter. "In line with our partners at FIFA and UEFA, EA Sports has initiated processes to remove the Russian national team and all Russian clubs from EA Sports FIFA products including: FIFA 22, FIFA Mobile and FIFA Online. We're also activiely evaluating related changes to other areas of our games. "We will keep our communities up to date on any actions taken, and thank players for their patience as we work through these updates." Numerous sporting bodies have banned Russian athletes and teams from competing, or moved fixtures and tournaments out of Russia. National teams and sides - particularly in Europe - have also refused to play against Russia until further notice. This week, UEFA moved the Champions League final from the Russian city of Saint Petersburg, and together with FIFA banned Russian teams from all international football. Outside of football, the NHL is among several leagues to suspend Russian business relationships. EA Sports has said it will remove Russia from NHL 22, as well. This will be done "within the coming weeks", EA Sports said. A statement from EA SPORTS NHL: pic.twitter.com/2uX4h55ok4- EA SPORTS NHL (@EASPORTSNHL) March 2, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Across the games industry, companies have responded with large donations to humanitarian organisations, and support for staff based in Ukraine. However, Ukraine itself has now asked the video games industry to do more. The country's deputy prime minister penned an open letter "to all game development companies and esports platforms" calling for them to block Russian and Belarusian accounts, cancel tournaments and ban players to pile more pressure on Russia. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store