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Infantino and Putin discuss World Cup legacy and continued support for Russ...

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Jorginho: Ronaldinho made my farewell unforgettable

A fan pose for a photo outside the stadium

Wednesday, 20 Dec 2017

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A fan has her face painted

Wednesday, 20 Dec 2017

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Zabivaka, The Russian World Cup mascot poses for a photo with a fan

Wednesday, 20 Dec 2017

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Italy's Assi shoos on goal during the third place match at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, October 18 2008

Thursday, 28 Sep 2017

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Brazil goalkeeper Taffarel in action against Russia at USA 1994

Saturday, 02 Sep 2017

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FIFA Confederations Cup
Mexico 2-1 Russia (Russia 2017)

Mexico 2-1 Russia (R...

Mexico 2-1 Russia (Russia 2017)

Saturday, 24 Jun 2017

Watch highlights of the match between Mexico and Russia from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.

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1970 FIFA World Cup™
Mexico v Soviet Union, 1970 FIFA World Cup

Mexico v Soviet Unio...

Mexico v Soviet Union, 1970 FIFA World Cup

Friday, 23 Jun 2017

Highlights from the opening match of the 1970 FIFA World Cup between hosts Mexico and the Soviet Union.

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FIFA Confederations Cup
Russia 0-1 Portugal (Russia 2017)

Russia 0-1 Portugal ...

Russia 0-1 Portugal (Russia 2017)

Wednesday, 21 Jun 2017

Watch highlights of the match between Russia and Portugal from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.

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FIFA Confederations Cup
Russia-New Zealand: Post-match press conference

Russia-New Zealand: ...

Russia-New Zealand: Post-match press conference

Saturday, 17 Jun 2017

Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov and his New Zealand counterpart spoke at a post-match press conference after the hosts' 2-0 win in St Petersburg.

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FIFA Confederations Cup
Russia 2-0 New Zealand (Russia 2017)

Russia 2-0 New Zeala...

Russia 2-0 New Zealand (Russia 2017)

Saturday, 17 Jun 2017

Watch highlights of the match between Russia and New Zealand from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.

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FIFA Confederations Cup
Russia Press Conference (16 June 2017)

Russia Press Confere...

Russia Press Conference (16 June 2017)

Friday, 16 Jun 2017

On 16 June 2017, the Russian team will talk to the Media ahead of the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup against New Zealand.

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FIFA Confederations Cup
16 DAYS TO GO! 16 games at the Tournament of Champions

16 DAYS TO GO! 16 ga...

16 DAYS TO GO! 16 games at the Tournament of Champions

Thursday, 01 Jun 2017

The format of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup remains a 16-match tournament. As it has been for the seven previous editions, eight teams will compete in two groups of four, ahead of semi-finals and final.

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2018 FIFA World Cup™
Full Episode #18 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Magazine

Full Episode #18 - 2...

Full Episode #18 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Magazine

Friday, 24 Mar 2017

Full Episode #18 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Magazine

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2018 FIFA World Cup™
Full Episode #19 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Magazine

Full Episode #19 - 2...

Full Episode #19 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Magazine

Monday, 20 Mar 2017

Full Episode #19 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Magazine

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FIFA Confederations Cup
Cherchesov: Everybody has to get behind Russia

Cherchesov: Everybod...

Cherchesov: Everybody has to get behind Russia

Friday, 10 Feb 2017

Stanislav Cherchesov spoke exclusively to FIFA.com about his hopes for the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017, a tournament which he hopes will see the nation united behind his team.

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FIFA Confederations Cup
Tournament of Champions: Russia 2017

Tournament of Champi...

Tournament of Champions: Russia 2017

Sunday, 05 Feb 2017

The line-up for the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 is complete! Hosts Russia are joined by Germany, Australia, Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal and finally Cameroon. Tournament of Champions. Dream of Fans. FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 17 June - 2 July

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FIFA Futsal World Cup
The road to the Colombia 2016 final

The road to the Colo...

The road to the Colombia 2016 final

Friday, 13 Jan 2017

FIFA Football goes behind the scenes as the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2016 reaches its thrilling conclusion with the Final match between Argentina and Russia.

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2018 FIFA World Cup™
Full Episode #16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Magazine

Full Episode #16 - 2...

Full Episode #16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Magazine

Tuesday, 03 Jan 2017

Coming up in this edition of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Magazine, we visit FC Krasnodar’s state-of-the-art academy, meet Kuban’s young star Denis Yakuba and hear from Cossack folk sensations Marusya.

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2018 FIFA World Cup™
My World Cup Dream: Denis Yakuba (Russia)

My World Cup Dream: ...

My World Cup Dream: Denis Yakuba (Russia)

Tuesday, 03 Jan 2017

The FIFA World Cup™ is the pinnacle of every footballer’s career. On the road to Russia we’ll be bringing you regular features on young stars hoping to shine in 2018. Here to tell us about his World Cup™ dream is a Russian youngster who plays for Krasnodar’s oldest club, Denis Yakuba.

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2018 FIFA World Cup™
Russia 2018 Magazine: Folk Band "Marusya"

Russia 2018 Magazine...

Russia 2018 Magazine: Folk Band "Marusya"

Tuesday, 03 Jan 2017

Located in one of Russia’s southernmost regions, Krasnodar is rich in local culture. A Cossack stronghold during the 17th century, the city retains a proud connection with its founders and their traditions. This is the focus of folk band ‘Marusya’.

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2018 FIFA World Cup™
Russia 2018 Magazine: FC Krasnodar Academy

Russia 2018 Magazine...

Russia 2018 Magazine: FC Krasnodar Academy

Tuesday, 03 Jan 2017

FC Krasnodar is one of Russian football’s biggest success stories in recent years. Part of this success has been down to the long-term planning and infrastructure Galitsky has implemented, the crown jewel of which is the club’s state-of-the-art academy.

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2018 FIFA World Cup™
Russia 2018 Magazine: Alexei Smertin Feature

Russia 2018 Magazine...

Russia 2018 Magazine: Alexei Smertin Feature

Tuesday, 03 Jan 2017

Since hanging up his boots, the now 41-year-old has remained close to football. He’s been a regular guest at some of the FIFA World Cup™ milestone events, and in June this year he was officially named an ambassador for the 2018 tournament by FIFA President, Gianni Infantino.

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2018 FIFA World Cup™
Russia 2018 Magazine: International Volunteers Day

Russia 2018 Magazine...

Russia 2018 Magazine: International Volunteers Day

Friday, 23 Dec 2016

In early December, International Volunteers Day was celebrated across Russia to highlight the important role the volunteers have in staging the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup™.

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2018 FIFA World Cup™
Russia 2018 Magazine: Aleksey Miranchuk Feature

Russia 2018 Magazine...

Russia 2018 Magazine: Aleksey Miranchuk Feature

Friday, 23 Dec 2016

Originally from Slavyansk-na-Kubani in southern Russia, Aleksey, along with his twin brother, Anton, are both on the books of Lokomotiv Moscow, where Aleksey is a key member of the first team.

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FIFA Confederations Cup
Russia 2018 Magazine: FCC Official Draw

Russia 2018 Magazine...

Russia 2018 Magazine: FCC Official Draw

Friday, 23 Dec 2016

Staged in Kazan, one of the tournament’s four host cities, the FCC Draw attracted some familiar faces, including a number of coaches who will lead their charges at next summer’s competition.

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FIFA Confederations Cup
Russia 2018 Magazine: FIFA/LOC Host City Tour

Russia 2018 Magazine...

Russia 2018 Magazine: FIFA/LOC Host City Tour

Friday, 23 Dec 2016

As part of the activities surrounding the Draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup, each of the four host cities had displays promoting their cities and stadiums. For the Draw’s hosts, Kazan, these activities included a tour of the Kazan Arena by FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, and a number of other dignitaries.

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FIFA Confederations Cup
Stanislav Cherchesov reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Stanislav Cherchesov...

Stanislav Cherchesov reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Saturday, 26 Nov 2016

Stanislav Cherchesov reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

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2018 FIFA World Cup™
Why Tiger? Official Mascot candidate

Why Tiger? Official ...

Why Tiger? Official Mascot candidate

Wednesday, 12 Oct 2016

Tiger has great speed and stamina and likes to run with the ball – sometimes getting carried away and running the whole length of the field.

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2018 FIFA World Cup™
Встречайте Волка, официального кандидата в Талисманы Чемпионата мира по футболу FIFA 2018 в России™

Встречайте Волка, оф...

Встречайте Волка, официального кандидата в Талисманы Чемпионата мира по футболу FIFA 2018 в России™

Wednesday, 12 Oct 2016

Быть может, Серый волк и самый молодой в команде, но вряд ли вы найдете кого-то, кто обращается с мячом быстрее, техничнее и решительнее, чем он. Зачастую именно его мастерство в итоге приводит команду к победе.

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2018 FIFA World Cup™
Встречайте Кота, Тигра и Волка

Встречайте Кота, Тиг...

Встречайте Кота, Тигра и Волка

Wednesday, 12 Oct 2016

Сегодня вечером состоялась долгожданная презентация финалистов конкурса на роль официального талисмана Чемпионата мира по футболу FIFA 2018 в России™. Ими стали работы трех участников: кот, тигр и волк.

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Tuesday 16 October

Youth Olympic Futsal Tournaments - Men

15 Oct 2018 - 23:00 Local time

15 Oct 2018

Semi-final

Tecnópolis

Buenos Aires

Full-time

Egypt EGY

15 October

1-3

Russia RUS

Thursday 18 October

Youth Olympic Futsal Tournaments - Men

18 Oct 2018 - 13:00 Local time

18 Oct 2018

Gold Medal Match

Tecnópolis

Buenos Aires

Full-time

Brazil BRA

18 October

4-1

Russia RUS

Tuesday 20 November

UEFA Nations League

20 Nov 2018 - 20:45 Local time

20 Nov 2018

League B - Group 2

Friends Arena

Solna

Full-time

Sweden SWE

20 November

2-0

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Thursday 21 August

FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifier

21 Aug 2014 - 16:00 Local time

21 Aug 2014

Group 1

Krylia Sovetov

Moscow

Full-time

Russia RUS

21 August

3-1

Slovakia SVK

Saturday 13 September

FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifier

13 Sep 2014 - 16:45 Local time

13 Sep 2014

Group 1

Luzhniki Stadium

Moscow

Full-time

Russia RUS

13 September

1-4

Germany GER

Wednesday 17 September

FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifier

17 Sep 2014 - 18:00 Local time

17 Sep 2014

Group 1

Siget Stadium

Zagreb

Full-time

Croatia CRO

17 September

1-3

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Men's Ranking

Rnk	Team Team	Total Points PTS	Previous Points Prev.Pts	+/-	Confederations fifa_confederations_abbr
45	Morocco MAR	1429	1440	-2	#CAF#
46	Congo DR COD	1425	1420	5	#CAF#
46	Russia RUS	1425	1424	4	#UEFA#
48	Czech Republic CZE	1424	1435	-4	#UEFA#
49	Ghana GHA	1423	1412	3	#CAF#

Last update: 04 April 2019

Women's Ranking

Rnk	Team Team	Total Points PTS	Previous Points Prev.Pts	+/-	Confederations fifa_confederations_abbr
23	Austria AUT	1798	1797	0	#UEFA#
24	Ukraine UKR	1714	1728	0	#UEFA#
25	Russia RUS	1713	1713	0	#UEFA#
26	Mexico MEX	1700	1698	1	#CONCACAF#
26	Colombia COL	1700	1700	0	#CONMEBOL#

Last update: 29 March 2019

Russia RUS Football Union of Russia

The Week in Numbers

Infantino and Putin discuss World Cup legacy and continued support for Russ...

Jorginho: Ronaldinho made my farewell unforgettable

A fan pose for a photo outside the stadium

A fan has her face painted

Zabivaka, The Russian World Cup mascot poses for a photo with a fan

Italy's Assi shoos on goal during the third place match at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, October 18 2008

Brazil goalkeeper Taffarel in action against Russia at USA 1994

A general view of the construction site of Samara Arena

A general view of the city in Samara, Russia

An aerial photo shows the bank of the Volga River outside Samara

A general view of the construction site of Samara Arena

A general view of the construction site of Samara Arena

Cristiana Girelli (L) of Italy and Daria Makarenko of Russia compete for the ball

FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour has been announced in Moscow

Russia's Igor Denisov (L) vies with Slovenia's Robert Koren during their World Cup 2010 qualifier

Fedor Smolov (Russia)

Javier Hernandez of Mexico in action

Head Coach Juan Carlo Osorio of Mexico

Alexander Samedov of Russia looks dejected

Hector Moreno of Mexico celebrates a disallowed goal during the Group A

Mexico players celebrate their 2-1 victory while Viktor Vasin of Russia

Fedor Smolov of Russia is dejected

Hector Moreno of Mexico is embraced by Georgy Dzhikya

Fedor Smolov (R) of Russia is consoled by Dmitry Kombarov (L)

Javier Aquino of Mexico and Georgy Dzhikya of Russia compete

Dennis Glushakov of Russia in action during the FIFA Confederations Cup

Stanislav Cherchesov head coach of Russia looks on

Mexico 2-1 Russia (R...

Mexico 2-1 Russia (Russia 2017)

Mexico v Soviet Unio...

Mexico v Soviet Union, 1970 FIFA World Cup

Russia 0-1 Portugal ...

Russia 0-1 Portugal (Russia 2017)

Russia-New Zealand: ...

Russia-New Zealand: Post-match press conference

Russia 2-0 New Zeala...

Russia 2-0 New Zealand (Russia 2017)

Russia Press Confere...

Russia Press Conference (16 June 2017)

16 DAYS TO GO! 16 ga...

16 DAYS TO GO! 16 games at the Tournament of Champions

Full Episode #18 - 2...

Full Episode #18 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Magazine

Full Episode #19 - 2...

Full Episode #19 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Magazine

Cherchesov: Everybod...

Cherchesov: Everybody has to get behind Russia

Tournament of Champi...

Tournament of Champions: Russia 2017

The road to the Colo...

The road to the Colombia 2016 final

Full Episode #16 - 2...

Full Episode #16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Magazine

My World Cup Dream: ...

My World Cup Dream: Denis Yakuba (Russia)

Russia 2018 Magazine...

Russia 2018 Magazine: Folk Band "Marusya"

Russia 2018 Magazine...

Russia 2018 Magazine: FC Krasnodar Academy

Russia 2018 Magazine...

Russia 2018 Magazine: Alexei Smertin Feature

Russia 2018 Magazine...

Russia 2018 Magazine: International Volunteers Day

Russia 2018 Magazine...

Russia 2018 Magazine: Aleksey Miranchuk Feature

Russia 2018 Magazine...

Russia 2018 Magazine: FCC Official Draw

Russia 2018 Magazine...

Russia 2018 Magazine: FIFA/LOC Host City Tour

Stanislav Cherchesov...

Stanislav Cherchesov reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

Why Tiger? Official ...

Why Tiger? Official Mascot candidate

Встречайте Волка, оф...

Встречайте Волка, официального кандидата в Талисманы Чемпионата мира по футболу FIFA 2018 в России™

Встречайте Кота, Тиг...

Встречайте Кота, Тигра и Волка

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