Russian Football Union (RFU) President Alexander Dyukov evaluated the possibility of the Russian national team being accepted to the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament. His words lead the way RIA Novosti.
“Let’s be realistic, the probability of qualifying for the qualifying tournament in December is not that high. It is difficult to make any assessment. Of course the probability is less than 50%. But this is not 1%,” Dyukov said.
In the spring of 2022, the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), following the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee, decided to suspend the participation of the Russian national team and all Russian clubs. in all competitions controlled by these organizations. Russian football players missed the 2022 World Cup play-offs, the World Cup and the 2024 European Championship in Germany.
Since the Russian national team could not find an opponent in the friendly matches in October, the training camp of the national team was held without matches. Russia is scheduled to play a match with Brunei in Sochi on November 15, and a match with Syria in Volgograd on November 19.
Previously at RFU appreciated Valery Karpin’s work in the Russian national team.
What are you thinking?
Source: Gazeta
Gregory Robert is a sports aficionado and a writer for “Social Bites”. He provides in-depth coverage of the latest sporting events and trends, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the world of sports.