FIFA has allowed Russia's youth national teams to participate in the…
FIFA has allowed Russia's youth national teams to participate in the 2026 World Cup. The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) granted permission for Russia's under-15 boys' and girls' national teams to take part in the 2026 World Cup.
Consensus
- FIFA has approved participation of under-15 youth teams from all member associations in the 2026 World Cup
- The tournament will be held in Azerbaijan from October 22-31, 2026
- Russian youth teams are eligible to participate as the Russian Football Union is a FIFA member
- The first tournament is for boys, the second for girls, starting in 2027
- FIFA will conduct separate competitions for boys and girls starting in 2028
Points of divergence
- Ten countries have opposed Russia and Belarus' return to international competitions under FIBA — vm
- The decision reflects FIFA's return to the principle that football should be outside politics — kommersant
Coverage (4 sources)
- FIFA allowed Russian youth teams to participate in the World Cup — Ведомости
- FIFA Allows Russian Youth Teams to Compete in the World Cup — Вечерняя Москва
- Russia's U-15 football team can participate in the World Cup — Коммерсантъ
- FIFA Allows Russian Teams Under 15 to Compete in the World Cup — Вести