Former Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar Donetsk player Andriy Kanchelskis, a long-time resident of the Russian Federation, is convinced that the isolation of Russian football in the world, both at club and national team level, will continue for several more years.
"We should not harbour any illusions about the Russian national team's performance on the international stage. We have already been denied access to Euro 2024 and the next Nations League. This trend will continue for a few more years. The Russian national team will not be at the World Cup-2026, we will not be allowed," RB quoted Kanchelskis as saying.
Recall, the World Cup 2026 will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The qualifying cycle of the World Cup-2026 for European teams will be held from March 2025 to March 2026, and the draw for qualification will be held in 2024. From Europe, 16 teams will qualify for the final part of the World Cup.