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Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov announced 2018 FIFA World Cup Squad under russia squad profile captaincy of Igor Akinfeev. Russia last participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and returned home after Group stage. They have been drawn with Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Uruguay in Group A this time.

Russia, formerly known as USSR, has had a rich history in the FIFA World Cup. Post-USSR era, the Russian team has remained an average in terms of performance at the national competition. They are hosting the tournament this time around and will be optimistic of performing well. Russia won the first edition of the UEFA European Championships in 1960 as USSR. With some runner-up performances in Euros, Russia is yet to emulate their glory from the past.

Team Intro: Placed in Group A along with Egypt, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia has a real chance to be in the round of 16. Being the hosts the crowd backing the team and with their technically accomplished midfielders, this will be Russia’s golden chance to get past the group stage. Road to World Cup finals: Though ranked 66 in current FIFA rankings, the Russian football team qualified for the FIFA World Cup on the virtue of being the hosts. FIFA World Cup as it has appeared 10 times in the quadrennial event.

Russia football team has played 40 World Cup matches out which it has won 17 and lost 15. The team has been able to score 66 goals so far in the competition and with the FIFA World Cup being held at the home their players will be motivated to get past the initial Group stage. Fixtures: Russia plays on the opening day of the FIFA World Cup 2018 against Saudi Arabia. They are pegged with Egypt and Uruguay in Group A and has a realistic chance to reach the round of 16. Squad: Russia confirmed their 23-man squad on 4th of May ahead of their home World Cup. Six players faced the cut from coach Stanislav Cherchesov’s provisional list. Captain: Igor Akinfeev captains the Russia national team.