According to a report by RIA Novosti citing an informed source, the Russian national football team will play a friendly match on June 5, 2026, in Volgograd. The identity of the opponent will be announced at a later date.
It is worth recalling that Russian clubs and national teams have been suspended from participating in official tournaments under the auspices of FIFA and UEFA since February 2022. In 2026, the senior Russian team has already played two friendly matches: a 3–1 victory over Nicaragua on March 27 in Krasnodar, followed by a 0–0 draw with Mali on March 31 in Saint Petersburg.