International Football · Friday, July 31, 2026
Russia absent from 2026 World Cup confirmed
A Russian football official supports UEFA's boycott of FIFA competitions.
By Editorial team
Viatcheslav Kulushov, honorary president of the Russian football federation, approves UEFA's decision to boycott FIFA events. This Russian position comes in the context of Russia's exclusion from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. UEFA firmly maintains its stance against international competitions organized by FIFA.