Russia isn't competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's a look at the reason why and whether that'll be lifted in the ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams and historic firsts, but one familiar name is missing from the field. Russia's ...

Uefa Congress takes place in Belgrade next week, and it is being seen as an unusually sedate agenda, which could be quite a contrast to some of the discussions in the corridors. Uefa and Fifa are also ...

© Dan MullanThe continued ban serves as a powerful symbol of the international community's condemnation of Russia's actions in Ukraine. FIFA and UEFA have confirmed ...

German football top official Hans-Joachim Watzke sees no reason for a debate over the return of Russia to international competitions. "The status quo hasn't changed. This is not a topic," he told dpa ...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he is hopeful Russia can be introduced back into the football fold “soon”. Russia’s national and domestic teams have been suspended from FIFA and UEFA competitions ...

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A Ukrainian drone hit a bus carrying a children's football team from Belarus in Russia's border Bryansk region, killing a ...

The rhetoric around the prospect of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ramped up in recent days. Earlier this week, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine was responsible for Russia’s ...

MOSCOW, October 25. /TASS/. The Russian Football Union (RFU) discussed the possibility of holding matches of the national football squad with European teams, President of the Russian Football Union ...

Uefa Congress takes place in Belgrade next week, and it is being seen as an unusually sedate agenda, which could be quite a contrast to some of the discussions in the corridors. “Moves are currently ...