Russia
Country overview

This page shows positions in rankings and best historical results of Russia (until 1991 Soviet Union - USSR). Russian association (official name "Russian Football Union", FIFA code "RUS") was established in 1912. Russia is member of FIFA since 1912 and member of UEFA since 1954.

UEFA Country Ranking chart

UEFA Country Ranking is based on the results of each association's clubs in the five previous UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League seasons. The rankings determine the number of places allocated to an association (country) in forthcoming UEFA club competition.

National Ranking UEFA chart

National Ranking UEFA is based on the results of each association's national team in previous FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro qualifications and final tournaments. The rankings determine seeding of national teams in UEFA Euro and UEFA Nations League draws.

Best historical results

Best UEFA Champions League / European Cup results:
-- Since 1999/2000:  Quarter-final - PFC CSKA Moskva (10)
-- 1992/1993 - 1998/1999:
  Quarter-final - PFC CSKA Moskva (93), FC Spartak Moskva (94, 96)
-- 1955/1956 - 1991/1992:  Semi-final - FC Dynamo Kyiv (77, 87), FC Spartak Moskva (91)

Best UEFA Europa League / UEFA Cup results:
-- Since 2004/2005:
  WINNER - PFC CSKA Moskva (05), FC Zenit (08)
-- 1999/2000 - 2003/2004:
  Last 32 - FC Spartak Moskva (00, 04), FC Lokomotiv Moskva (01, 02)
-- 1971/1972 - 1998/1999:  Semi-final - FC Spartak Moskva (98)

Best FIFA World Cup results:
-- Since 1998: 
Quarter-final (2018)
-- 1930 - 1994:  4th place (1966)

Best UEFA Euro results:
-- Since 1996:
  Semi-final (2008)
-- 1960 - 1992:  WINNER (1960)