Russia's World Cup record
| First Match | Soviet Union 2–2 England (8 June 1958; G ... |
| Biggest Win | Soviet Union 6–0 Hungary (2 June 1986; I ... |
| Biggest Defeat | Uruguay 3–0 Russia (25 June 2018; Samara ... |
| Best Result | Fourth place in 1966 |
| Worst Result | Group stage in 1990, 1994, 2002 and 2014 |
How many times has the World Cup been held?
It is contested by the men's national teams of the members of the FIFA, the sport's global governing body. The tournament has taken place organised every four years, except in 1942 and 1946, when the competition was cancelled due to World War II. The 2018 FIFA World Cup, hosted by Russia, was won by France, who beat Croatia 4–2 in regulation time.
What is the FIFA World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup is an international association football competition established in 1930. It is contested by the men's national teams of the members of the FIFA, the sport's global governing body. The tournament has taken place organised every four years, except in 1942 and 1946, when the competition was cancelled due to World War II.
How many times did Italy qualify for the FIFA World Cup?
For a detailed list, see National team appearances in the FIFA World Cup. Confederation with most number of teams who qualified for the finals at least once Italy: 16 years, 1 month and 6 days (10 June 1934 - 16 July 1950). 15, Brazil (1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1970, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018)
How many teams are there in the FIFA World Cup?
The competition originally featured 16 teams, and later 24, before settling on its current format of 32 teams starting with the 1998 tournament. Teams initially compete in a group stage, with the final 16 progressing to knockout stages to decide the winner.
How many World Cups did Russia qualify in history?
11 timesAlthough a member of FIFA since 1912 (as the Russian Empire before 1917 and as the Soviet Union in 1924–91), Russia first entered the FIFA World Cup in 1958. They have qualified for the tournament 11 times, with their best result being their fourth-place finish in 1966. Russia has been a member of UEFA since 1954.
Has ussr ever won the World Cup?
The final major championship contested by the Soviet team was the 1990 FIFA World Cup, where they were drawn in Group B with Argentina, Romania and Cameroon. The only success for the Soviets came when they defeated group leaders Cameroon 4–0. The Soviets lost their other matches and failed to qualify from the group.
Who played most World Cup football?
Top 10 players with most appearances at FIFA World CupLothar Matthaus (Germany) – 25 matches.Miroslav Klose (Germany) – 24 matches. ... Paolo Maldini (Italy) – 23 matches. ... Uwe Seeler (Germany) – 21 matches. ... Diego Maradona (Argentina) – 21 matches. ... Wladyslaw Zmuda (Poland) – 21 matches. ... Cafu (Brazil) – 20 matches. ... More items...•
Which country has been in the most World Cup finals?
As of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, 79 national teams have competed at the final tournaments. Brazil is the only team to have appeared in all 21 tournaments to date, with Germany having participated in 19, Italy in 18, Argentina in 17 and Mexico in 16. To date, eight nations have won the tournament.
Did USSR win euros?
In the semi-final, the Soviet Union won 3–0 against Czechoslovakia....1960 European Nations' Cup Final.The Parc des Princes (pictured in 2004) held the finalEvent1960 European Nations' CupSoviet Union Yugoslavia 2 1After extra timeDate10 July 19604 more rows
Which country has no football team?
Vatican City. Football is played in more or less every country in this world.
Who scored in 4 World Cups?
The German striker Miroslav Klose is the leading goal scorer at FIFA World Cup tournaments, having scored a total of 16 goals across 4 World Cups.
Who played 5 World Cups?
Additionally, Matthäus, Carbajal, Márquez and Gianluigi Buffon are the only players to have made the final squad for five different tournaments....Tournaments.TeamMexicoPlayerAntonio CarbajalIn squad5Played5Tournaments1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 196661 more columns
Who played in 5 World Cup?
5 players that have made 5 World Cup appearancesAntonio Carbajal. After making it to five World Cups in his career, the Mexican goalkeeper was named El Cinco Copas. ... Rafael Marquez. Marquez was one of the most reliable players in Mexico's squad during his playing days. ... Lothar Matthaus. ... Lionel Messi. ... Cristiano Ronaldo.
Which country has never won the FIFA World Cup?
Soviet Union. The Soviet Union surprisingly never won the World Cup, nor did they ever appear in the Final. However, the country did win the Olympics in 1956 and 1988, as well as the European Championships in 1960.
Which country has won a record 5 World Cups?
Brazil. Brazil the host country of the 2014 tournament has churned out the most number of World Cup titles won by country. The Samba nation has won the World Cup a record 5 times after getting to the finals of 7 editions. Brazil took home the Cup in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002.
Has Germany ever missed a World Cup?
Germany. Along with Brazil, Germany are the only nation that has never failed to qualify for the World Cup – but they've still missed two tournaments. The World Cup juggernauts were absent in 1930 after turning their nose up at a two-week boat trip to Uruguay.
How often is the FIFA World Cup?
The championship has been awarded every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 when it was not held due to the Second World War.
How many teams have competed in the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
Teams initially compete in a group stage, with the final 16 progressing to knockout stages to decide the winner. As of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, 79 national teams have competed at the final tournaments.
Which team was the third place in the 1930 World Cup?
The USA and Yugoslavia lost in the semi-finals. Both captains received bronze medals. Currently, FIFA recognizes USA as the third-placed team and Yugoslavia as the fourth-placed team, using the overall records of the teams in the 1930 World Cup.
Which countries were separate from the Yugoslavia team?
The other national teams which resulted from the breakup of the SFR Yugoslavia in 1992 — Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia — are considered distinct entities from the Yugoslavia team of 1930–1990.
Which country won the World Cup in 1930?
The inaugural winners in 1930 were Uruguay; the current champions are France. The most successful nation in the competition are currently Brazil, who have won the cup on five occasions. Five teams have appeared in FIFA World Cup finals without winning, while eleven more have appeared in semi-finals.
When did Saar join FIFA?
Saar competed in the 1954 World Cup qualifying before joining West Germany in 1956 .
Which team won the first World Cup?
Italy were the first UEFA team to win the FIFA World Cup, which they did at the second tournament in 1934. They would later also win in 1938, 1982 and 2006.
Which country has the most World Cup titles?
With five titles, Brazil is the most successful World Cup team and also the only nation to have participated in every World Cup finals tournament. Italy and Germany have four titles. Current champion France, along with past champions Uruguay and Argentina, have two titles each, while England and Spain have one each.
How many countries have played in the 1950 World Cup?
Therefore, this match is regarded by FIFA as the de facto final of the 1950 World Cup. In the 21 tournaments held, 79 nations have appeared at least once. Of these, 13 have made it to the final match, and eight have won. With five titles, Brazil is the most successful World Cup team and also the only nation to have participated in every World Cup ...
What was the final match of the 1950 World Cup?
Uruguay's 2–1 victory over Brazil was the decisive match (and one of the last two matches of the tournament) that put them ahead on points and ensured that they finished top of the group as world champions. Therefore, this match is regarded by FIFA as the de facto final of the 1950 World Cup.
How many titles does Brazil have?
Brazil (5 titles) The FIFA World Cup is an international association football competition established in 1930. It is contested by the men's national teams of the members of the FIFA, the sport's global governing body. The tournament has taken place organised every four years, except in 1942 and 1946, when the competition was cancelled due ...
What happens if a team is tied after 90 minutes of regular play?
If after 90 minutes of regular play the score is a draw, an additional 30-minute period of play, called extra time, is added. If such a game is still tied after extra time, it is then decided by a penalty shoot-out. The team winning the penalty shoot-out are then declared champions.
Where was the 1934 FIFA World Cup final?
The final match of the most recent tournament in Russia took place at the country's biggest sports complex, the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Which countries are combined for record keeping?
^ This follows FIFA's consideration that the national teams of Czechoslovakia/Czech Republic, Yugoslavia/Serbia and Montenegro/Serbia, and USSR/Russia are combined respectively for record-keeping. The German Federal Republic is often referred to as "West Germany" between 1945 and 1991 to distinguish it from the German Democratic Republic or "East Germany".
What is the FIFA World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup, often simply called the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association ( FIFA ), the sport's global governing body.
How many teams were there in the 2010 FIFA World Cup?
The tournament was expanded to 24 teams in 1982, and then to 32 in 1998, also allowing more teams from Africa, Asia and North America to take part.
How far in advance does FIFA make decisions on who will host the World Cup?
The decision on who will host the World Cup is usually made six or seven years in advance of the tournament.
How many countries participated in the 1930 World Cup?
In total, 13 nations took part: seven from South America, four from Europe, and two from North America. Estadio Centenario, the location of the first World Cup final in 1930 in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Why were the World Cups controversial?
The locations were controversial because South America and Europe were by far the two centres of strength in football and travel between them required three weeks by boat. The decision to hold the first World Cup in Uruguay, for example, led to only four European nations competing. The next two World Cups were both held in Europe. The decision to hold the second of these in France was disputed, as the South American countries understood that the location would alternate between the two continents. Both Argentina and Uruguay thus boycotted the 1938 FIFA World Cup.
How many people watched the 2006 World Cup?
The cumulative viewership of all matches of the 2006 World Cup was estimated to be 26.29 billion. 715.1 million individuals watched the final match of the tournament, almost a ninth of the entire population of the planet. The 2006 World Cup draw, which decided the distribution of teams into groups, was watched by 300 million viewers. The World Cup attracts many sponsors such as Coca-Cola, McDonald's and Adidas. For these companies and many more, being a sponsor strongly impacts their global brands. Host countries typically experience a multimillion-dollar revenue increase from the month-long event. The governing body of the sport, FIFA, generated $4.8 billion in revenue from the 2014 tournament, and $6.1 billion from the 2018 tournament.
Where was the 2015 Women's World Cup held?
The BC Place in Vancouver hosting a 2015 Women's World Cup match. An equivalent tournament for women's football, the FIFA Women's World Cup, was first held in 1991 in China. The women's tournament is smaller in scale and profile than the men's, but is growing; the number of entrants for the 2007 tournament was 120, more than double that of 1991.
Teams: Tournament position
Teams having equal quantities in the tables below are ordered by the tournament the quantity was attained in (the teams that attained the quantity first are listed first). If the quantity was attained by more than one team in the same tournament, these teams are ordered alphabetically.
Goalkeeping
4, Harald Schumacher ( Germany, 2 vs France in 1982 and 2 vs Mexico in 1986 ), Sergio Goycochea ( Argentina, 2 vs Yugoslavia in 1990 and 2 vs Italy in 1990 ), and Danijel Subašić ( Croatia, 3 vs Denmark, 2018 and 1 vs Russia, 2018)
Discipline
Note: There are no official records for cautions issued in tournaments before the introduction of yellow cards in 1970.
Upsets
Teams eliminated by penalty shoot-outs are not considered as defeated.
Host records
South Africa in 2010 became the first host to be eliminated in the first round Two other hosts: United States in 1994 and Spain in 1982 both reached the second round but finished with a worse overall W–D–L record than South Africa 's, 1–1–1.
Overview
Russia has participated in 4 FIFA World Cups since its independence in December 1991. The Russian Federation played their first international match against Mexico on 16 August 1992, winning 2–0. Their first participation in a World Cup was in the United States in 1994 where they achieved 18th place.
In 1946, the Soviet Union was accepted by FIFA and entered their first World Cup in Sweden 1958…
Citations
History
Trophy
1. ^ "2006 FIFA World Cup broadcast wider, longer and farther than ever before". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 6 February 2007. Archived from the original on 20 January 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2009.
2. ^ Tom Dunmore, Historical Dictionary of Soccer, page 235, quote "The World Cup is now the most-watched sporting event in the world on television, above even the Olympic Games."
Format
The world's first international football match was a challenge match played in Glasgow in 1872 between Scotland and England, which ended in a 0–0 draw. The first international tournament, the inaugural British Home Championship, took place in 1884. As football grew in popularity in other parts of the world at the start of the 20th century, it was held as a demonstration sport with no medals a…
Hosts
From 1930 to 1970, the Jules Rimet Trophy was awarded to the World Cup winning team. It was originally simply known as the World Cup or Coupe du Monde, but in 1946 it was renamed after the FIFA president Jules Rimet who set up the first tournament. In 1970, Brazil's third victory in the tournament entitled them to keep the trophy permanently. However, the trophy was stolen in 1983 …
Broadcasting and promotion
Since the second World Cup in 1934, qualifying tournaments have been held to thin the field for the final tournament. They are held within the six FIFA continental zones (Africa, Asia, North and Central America and Caribbean, South America, Oceania, and Europe), overseen by their respective confederations. For each tournament, FIFA decides the number of places awarded to each of the continental zones beforehand, generally based on the relative strength of the confederations' tea…
Results
Early World Cups were given to countries at meetings of FIFA's congress. The locations were controversial because South America and Europe were by far the two centres of strength in football and travel between them required three weeks by boat. The decision to hold the first World Cup in Uruguay, for example, led to only four European nations competing. The next two World Cups were b…