The Russia national under-21 football team is overseen by the Russian Football Union. The team competed in the 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

UEFA U-21 Championship Record

  • 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

Year Round GP W D* L GS GA
1978 Did not qualify 4 2 1 1 5 1
1980 Champions 10 7 3 0 16 3
1982 Semi-finals 8 2 4 2 8 11
1984 Did not qualify 6 2 3 1 8 6
1986 6 3 0 3 8 8
1988 6 3 0 3 7 9
1990 Champions 12 8 3 1 25 11
1992 Did not qualify 6 2 3 1 6 4
1994 Quarter-Finals 10 6 2 2 25 7
1996 Did not qualify 8 4 1 3 17 6
1998 Quarter-Finals 9 6 1 2 27 8
2000 Did not qualify 8 6 0 2 17 5
2002 8 4 3 1 23 9
2004 8 5 0 3 14 8
2006 12 6 1 5 25 10
2007 4 3 0 1 12 6
2009 8 5 0 3 14 6
2011 10 7 1 2 22 6
2013 Group Stage 13 6 3 4 23 17
2015 Did not qualify 10 7 1 2 22 12
2017 10 2 3 5 15 19
2019 10 6 1 3 25 13
2021 Group Stage 13 8 2 3 26 10
2023 Disqualified
2025 Banned
Total 2 titles 199 110 36 53 390 195
*Draws include knockout matches decided by penalty shootout.

Olympic Games

Summer Olympic record
Year Round Position GP W D* L GS GA Squad
1992 Did not qualify
1996
2000
2004
2008
2012
2016
2020
2024 Disqualified
Total - - - - - - - - -
The Russia U21 soccer team is a talented and promising group of young players who represent the future of Russian soccer. The team is made up of players under the age of 21 who have already shown great potential and skill on the field. They are known for their strong defensive play and quick counterattacks, as well as their ability to work together as a cohesive unit. The team is led by a skilled coaching staff who have helped to develop the players' skills and tactics. With a bright future ahead of them, the Russia U21 team is poised to make a significant impact on the world of soccer in the years to come.