Russia national under-20 football team


The Russian national under-20 football team, formerly known as the Soviet national lads football team was the under-20 and under-19 football teams of the Soviet Union. It ceased to exist on the breakup of the Union, and was succeeded by the Russian national under-20 football team
Following the realignment of FIFA's youth competitions in 1977, the Soviet Union national under-20 football team was formed and competed until 1993 qualifying 7 times. Following dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Soviet qualification was passed to Russia which competed in the 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship. Two years later Russia managed to qualify for the tournament on its own effort, but since then it yet to qualify for it.

FIFA U-20 World Cup Record

Champions Runners-up Third Place Fourth Place
*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Current squad

The following players have been called up for friendly games against Croatia U-20 on 5 September 2018 and 7 September 2018.
Head coach: Mikhail Galaktionov.
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