Russian Football Union plans tournament for non-World Cup qualifying teams

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The Russian Football Union is planning a tournament for teams that did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup. This event is intended to run concurrently with the World Cup and aims to be a step towards lifting current sanctions preventing Russian teams from participating in FIFA and UEFA competitions. The 2026 World Cup will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada from July 11-19, with Russia not participating in qualification.


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