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What is FIFA’s position on Russia’s participation in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup?

Russian reports have revealed that FIFA will not prevent Russia from participating in 2026 World Cup qualifiers if its membership is transferred from the European Union to the AFC. The source indicated that the Russian Federation will make its decision on moving to the AFC at the end of December. Several reports have confirmed that the European Football Federation opposes the idea of ​​Russia moving to the Asian Union. The Russian Football Federation Executive Committee had previously discussed the possibility of transferring Russia’s membership from the European Football Federation to the Asian Football Confederation, against the backdrop of preventing Russian clubs and national teams from participating in European competitions. Interestingly, the International Football Federations (FIFA) and European Football Federations (UEFA) suspended, on February 28, the participation of Russian teams and clubs in international competitions due to the situation in Ukraine. The Russian national team was unable to participate in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, as well as the European Nations League competitions, and will also miss the qualifying round at the 2024 European Nations Cup.

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