UEFA may allow Russian clubs in European competitions: who supported the decision.

According to inkorr.com: The UEFA Congress will take place in Brussels on February 12, 2026, during which, according to Russian propagandists, issues regarding the participation of Russian clubs in European competitions and the possible return of the youth national teams of the aggressor country to European tournaments will be discussed. This is reported by

Glavkom

It is noted that Scandinavian countries, including Sweden, Finland, and Norway, have advocated for easing existing restrictions on Russia. They are ready to return women's and youth teams, and this may happen by the end of the year

if the situation regarding the war in Ukraine changes and the parties reach peace

Discussion among countries

Portugal, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic are ready to discuss this initiative with UEFA's consent. In contrast, Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Hungary, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan support Russia's full return.

Since February 2022, Russian football clubs and national teams have been suspended from participating in competitions under UEFA's auspices.

World Cup Qualifier. Group D

In the match Azerbaijan – Ukraine, the results were 1:1 (0:0).

Goals were scored by: Mahmoudov (72, from the penalty spot) and Sudakov (51).

The next match of the Ukrainian national team in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers will take place on October 10 against Iceland.

Before this, the Ukrainian team suffered a defeat to France with a score of 0:2 in a qualifying match held at the stadium in Wrocław, Poland.

It is worth noting that during this important match, Ukrainian fans supported their team by unfurling a large banner with the inscription 'Fortress of Europe'.

The question of the participation of Russian clubs in European competitions and the return of youth teams to European tournaments will be discussed at the UEFA Congress in Brussels. The decision will depend on the developments in the world and armed conflicts. Scandinavian countries support the idea of easing restrictions on Russia, while other European countries have differing opinions on this matter.