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After FIFA and UEFA boycott, Russia could take AFC route for 2026 World Cup qualification

Aneesh Dey
FILE PHOTO: Russia has been steadily making inroads in Asia by participating in its tournaments and getting invites.

Russia opts out of Central Asian football Championship

AFP
Since being banned by UEFA and FIFA following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the 2018 World Cup host Russia has played four friendlies against Central Asian opposition. (Representative Image)

Russia says talks with UEFA about reinstatement are tough

Reuters
FILE PHOTO: FC Rostov plays Torpedo in the Russian Premier League at Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don, on April 2, 2023. 

Russia eases past Iraq in first home international since Ukraine invasion

Reuters
Russia’s Danil Glebov and Aleksandr Sobolev celebrate after the match.

Russia hosts Iraq in first home match since invasion of Ukraine

Reuters
General view outside the stadium before Russia vs Iraq match.

Iranian women in stadium to watch Russia football friendly

AFP
Iran fans before their match against Russia.

Russia invited to participate in Central Asian football event

AP
Russia football fans cheering for their team. (FILE PHOTO)

Russia meets UEFA looking for path back into world sports

AP
Russia’s Igor Akinfeev saves a penalty from Spain’s Iago Aspas during the shootout in the 2018 World Cup.

FIFA World Cup: Russian team wishes Serbian ‘brothers’ good luck for Brazil game

Reuters
The Serbian team trains in Doha.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Mascot: From Willie to La’eeb – the history of mascots at the WC

Pranay Rajiv
 La’eeb is the official mascot for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
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