Russian Football Union (RFU) General Secretary Maxim Mitrofanov said that the Russian national team has a higher chance of going to the 2028 European Championship than the 2026 World Cup. “RB Sports”.
“Although the European Championship will be held in England and Ireland, we have a chance to get there. Which countries are against Russia? I can say this: 60 to 70 percent of the countries are in favor of the Russian team returning to official tournaments,” he said.
Union of European Football Associations launched Official circular before the 2026 World Cup European qualifying tournament draw stating that Russia will not be able to play in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
In the spring of 2022, the International Football Federation (FIFA) and UEFA, following the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee, decided to suspend the participation of the Russian national team, as well as 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.
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