Brunei Football Association president Faisal Yusoff said in an interview with that he was confident of his participation. Russian national team at the 2026 World Cup, and also that he would like to play the second leg at home with Valery Karpin’s team.
The friendly match between the national teams of Russia and Brunei will take place in Krasnodar on November 15 and will start at 19:00 (Moscow time). In February 2022, FIFA and UEFA indefinitely suspended the Russian national team from participation in tournaments under their auspices.
— Are there any agreements on the return match with the Russian national team?
– I talked about this topic with Irina (Posirenina, Deputy Secretary General of the RFU – Note from ), it would be nice if you came to visit us.
— But no papers have been signed yet?
– No, these are just plans. I hope that in the future we can play with the Russian national team again, but at home. As I already said, if the Russian team is selected for the next World Cup, they can come to us to prepare for the final tournament – we will be happy to see your players.
— 2026 World Championship?
– Yes! I am sure the Russian team can do it,” Yusoff told .
The qualifying draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place in December. The final phase of the tournament will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The match between the national teams of Russia and Brunei will be broadcast live on the channel, the broadcast of the match will begin on Friday at 18:00 (Moscow time).
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Source : MatchTV
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