The Spanish do not pronounce Kosovo, the TV broadcast starts after the national anthem

The commentators on the Spanish state television will not pronounce Kosovo tonight, while the selection of that country will play with Spain in Seville in the qualification match for the World Cup.

Instead of Kosovo, it will be called the selection of the Football Association of Kosovo, the media reports.

It is the next Government of Spain, which does not recognize Kosovo as an independent state.

The explanation is that the recognition of Kosovo is still a matter of dispute in many countries of the European Union, including Spain, so that name cannot be used on state TV.

The match will, however, be played according to the rules of FIFA and UEFA, which means that the flag will be raised at the "Benito Villamarin" stadium, and the national anthem will be sung, with the Spanish state television broadcasting starting when the ceremonies are over.