Uefa plans to block Russia's return to international football

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:21 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Uefa plans to block Russia's return to international football
Summary

Uefa is preparing to prevent the reintegration of Russian teams into international football following the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) provisional lifting of Russia's suspension. This move comes amid ongoing opposition from several national associations. Fifa is set to re-evaluate its ban on Russian teams but has expressed intentions to analyze the recent decision before making further statements. Uefa’s readiness to stand firm against Russia’s return may spark additional conflict with Fifa over the issue.

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  • Russia has been banned from competitions since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
  • Many national associations oppose Russia's reintegration into international football.
  • Fifa plans to review its ban on Russian teams following IOC's decision.
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  • 3:21 PMThe Guardian SportUefa could block Russia returning to football in potential new clash with Fifa
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Russia banned since full-scale invasion of Ukraine Many national associations opposed to reintegration Uefa is prepared to block the return of Russian teams to international football after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) provisionally lifted the country’s suspension from global competition. Fifa has indicated it will review its position after imposing a ban on Russian teams in the wake of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago. It said on Tuesday that it would “analyse the decision before deciding on next steps”, and Uefa’s stance sets up another potential clash with the world governing body. Continue reading...

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