The Russia national under-21 football team is overseen by the Russian Football Union. The team competed in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, held every two years, and international friendly matches. The team also participated in the qualification for the Olympic Games.
On 28 February 2022, in accordance with a recommendation by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), FIFA and UEFA suspended the participation of Russia, including in the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The Russian Football Union unsuccessfully appealed the FIFA and UEFA bans to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which upheld the bans.
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History
UEFA U-21 Championship Record
FIFA considers Russia the direct successor to the Soviet Union, and therefore the inheritor to all its records.
Champions Runners-up Third Place Fourth Place
*Draws include knockout matches decided by penalty shootout.
Results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Legend
Win
Draw
Lose
Fixture
Honours
UEFA European Under-21 Championship
Winners: 1980, 1990
CIS Cup
Champions: 2012, 2013, 2016
Toulon Tournament
Champions: 1979
Current squad
The following players have been called up for friendlies on 5 June 2025 and 8 June 2025, both against the Uzbekistan national under-21 football team.
The caps and goals are correct after the match against Uzbekistan U21 on 8 June 2025.
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for the team within the last 12 months and are still eligible for selection.