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Rostov and the Russian national team coach Viktor Onopko does not rule out that the country's main team may be allowed to participate in the 2026 World Cup without qualifying matches.
"I wouldn't be surprised if we can play in the World Cup even without qualifying games." There will be a draw, but we won't take part in it, but then it may happen that they say that the Russian team will be accepted, and we can be included in any group. In my opinion, the main thing is to do your job, train and prepare. "We can't relax," Onopko said on Match TV.
Recall that since February 2022, all Russian national and domestic teams have been disqualified from international competitions by decision of FIFA and UEFA.