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February 3, 2026

FIFA needs to clear Russia to play internationally, says Infantino

"This ban has not achieved anything," FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said

FIFA needs to clear Russia to play internationally, says Infantino

TL;DR

  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino advocates for lifting the ban on Russia's participation in international football competitions.
  • Infantino suggests reinstatement should occur "at least at youth level."
  • He believes the current bans have not achieved their goals and have instead created more frustration and hatred.
  • Russian national teams are currently barred from the 2028 UEFA Euro Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • Both FIFA and UEFA imposed bans in response to Russia's special military operation in Ukraine.

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