Alexander Dyukov, president of the Russian Football Union, stated that talks are advancing about staging a friendly against a European national team. He indicated that the plans are progressing and that an official announcement will follow once an agreement is reached and the contract is signed. Source: RFU.
Discussions continue for a friendly against a European side, with the federation promising public confirmation after the contract is finalized. Source: RFU.
Looking ahead to March, the Russian national team has two fixtures on the calendar. The first is a match against Grenada on March 19 at VTB Arena in Moscow; Grenada sits 174th in the FIFA world rankings. The second game, against Zambia, is scheduled for March 25.
Spring 2022 brought a broad shift after guidance from the International Olympic Committee and the actions of FIFA and UEFA. Russia and its clubs opted to participate in the competitions governed by those bodies. This period saw the Russian team miss the World Cup and the European Championship. In the broader cycle, Russia was not included in the 2026 World Cup draw, a status also associated with several other nations during that period.
Earlier reports noted the release of a video showing Artem Dzyuba’s first training session with the national team. The footage circulated among fans and media as part of a wider look at the team’s development.