I wonder if they're allowed to withdraw without consequence. I can't imagine the IOC would be thrilled about two matches being canceled, particularly one agains

I wonder if they're allowed to withdraw without consequence. I can't imagine the IOC would be thrilled about two matches being canceled, particularly one against France which will probably see over ten thousand fans. And though your point of setting an example is completely fair, I can easily imagine the IOC saying they refused to play as they couldn't win anyway.