Results

U21 International 11/15 16:00 - Belarus U21 v Russia U21 W 1-3
U21 International 06/15 14:00 - Belarus U21 v Russia U21 L 5-1
U21 International 09/24 11:30 - Russia U21 v Kazakhstan U21 W 2-1
U21 International 09/21 14:00 - Belarus U21 v Russia U21 W 1-6
European U21 Championship Qual 06/07 14:00 1 Slovakia U21 v Russia U21 - DBFA
European U21 Championship Qual 06/03 14:00 1 Russia U21 v Lithuania U21 - DBFA
European U21 Championship Qual 03/29 13:00 1 Northern Ireland U21 v Russia U21 - DBFA
European U21 Championship Qual 03/25 14:00 1 Malta U21 v Russia U21 - DBFA
European U21 Championship Qual 11/16 17:00 1 [2] Russia U21 v Spain U21 [1] W DBFA
European U21 Championship Qual 11/12 17:00 1 [2] Russia U21 v Slovakia U21 [4] W DBFA
European U21 Championship Qual 10/12 15:30 1 [5] Lithuania U21 v Russia U21 [2] W DBFA
European U21 Championship Qual 10/08 16:00 1 [2] Russia U21 v Northern Ireland U21 [3] W DBFA

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 2 1 2
Wins 1 1 1
Draws 0 0 0
Losses 1 0 1
Goals for 4 2 4
Goals against 6 1 6
Clean sheets 0 0 0
Failed to score 0 0 0

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 - - - - - - - - -
Russia U21 is the national youth soccer team of Russia, consisting of players under the age of 21. The team competes in various international youth tournaments, such as the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, where they showcase the talent and potential of young Russian players. Known for their strong defensive play and tactical discipline, Russia U21 has a history of producing promising young talents who go on to represent the senior national team. With a focus on developing and nurturing young players, Russia U21 is a team to watch for exciting and competitive performances on the international stage.