Russia national under-21 football team

The Russia national under-21 football team is overseen by the Russian Football Union. The team competed in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, held every two years, and international friendly matches. The team also participated in the qualification for the Olympic Games.

On 28 February 2022, in accordance with a recommendation by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), FIFA and UEFA suspended the participation of Russia, including in the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The Russian Football Union unsuccessfully appealed the FIFA and UEFA bans to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which upheld the bans.

History

FIFA considers Russia the direct successor to the Soviet Union, and therefore the inheritor to all its records.

Champions   Runners-up   Third Place   Fourth Place

*Draws include knockout matches decided by penalty shootout.

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

The following players have been called up for friendlies on 5 June 2025 and 8 June 2025, both against the Uzbekistan national under-21 football team.

The caps and goals are correct after the match against Uzbekistan U21 on 8 June 2025.

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The following players have been called up for the team within the last 12 months and are still eligible for selection.

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