Russia at the World Cup
Russia have appeared at the World Cup four times, in 1994, 2002 (where they did not make it past the first round), 2014 and 2018. Russia hosted of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and so qualified automatically for that tournament.
Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops in early 2022, the Russian national football team was banned from the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The USSR, of which FIFA considers the Russian team as successors in terms of their international record, had seven World Cup appearances since 1958, with a best result of fourth in 1966. See more about USSR at the World Cup.
Trivia
- Russia is one of several teams that have been banned from participating at the World Cup. Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops in early 2022, the Russian national football team was banned from the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- Russia's Oleg Solenko scored five goals against Cameroon in 1994, which was the record for most goals by a player in a World Cup match.
- In 2018, Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the tournament's opening match, the biggest win by a host nation in its opening game.
Related Pages
- About the women's team from Russia at the FIFA Women's World Cup
- List of all countries who have participated in the World Cup
- Russia at the UEFA Euros
- About USSR at the World Cup
- Sport in Russia
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