Russia to Rejoin FIFA Competitions with U-15 World Cup Participation

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Published: 2026-06-25
Category: sports
Source: Al Jazeera
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FIFA has announced that Russia will be allowed to participate in its inaugural U-15 World Cup and Festival in October. This marks Russia's first return to FIFA events since its ban following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The decision opens the door for Russian teams to compete in a FIFA-sanctioned tournament once again.

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