FIFA World Cup (32 Days to go) : RUSSIA Team Profile
Russia qualified as host and will be participating in their 10th World Cup finals
FIFA Ranking: 65
World Cup History:
Qualifying campaigns : 15
First stage appearances : 10
Semi finals appearances : 1
Finals : 0
Titles : 0
First World Cup: 1958
Last World Cup : 2014
Best outing : 4 place 1966
*including participations of the Soviet Union
Key Player: IGOR AKINFEEV
With over 100 caps for his country and a six-time Russian title winner, Akinfeev who is his side’s goalkeeper and captain will be an influential figure as they attempt to impress on home soil.