Russia qualified for Euro 2008 from Group E.
European Championships
Russia have made two previous appearances at the European Championship
Finals (in 1996 and 2004) although USSR (Soviet Union) appeared in 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972,
1988 and 1992 (as CIS).
USSR won the trophy at France 1960; finished runners-up at Spain 1964,
Belgium 1972 and West Germany 1988; and came fourth at Italy 1968.
World Cup Appearences
Russia have made 9 World Cup Finals appearances:
1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1982, 1998, 1990, 1994 and 2002.
USSR came fourth in England 1966.
Russia are managed by Guus Hiddink.
Forwards:
Midfielders:
Defenders:
Goalkeepers:
The 23-man Russia squad (including three goalkeepers) will be
announced in May 2008.
Russia kick off their Group D campaign in
Innsbruck, move on to Salzburg and
then return to Innsbruck.
Tuesday, 10th June
Innsbruck: Spain vs
Russia (18.00)
Saturday, 14th June
Salzburg: Greece vs
Russia (20.45)
Wednesday, 18th June
Innsbruck: Russia vs Sweden
(20.45)
Quarter-finals
Group winners stay in the country they played their group games in,
while teams finishing second will be travelling across the border.
Saturday, 21st June (QF3)
Basle: Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group D (20.45)
Sunday, 22nd June (QF4)
Vienna: Winner Group D vs Runner-up Group C (20.45)
Semi-finals
Thursday, 26th June (SF2)
Vienna: Winner of QF3 vs Winner of QF4 (20.45)
2008 European Championships Final
Sunday, 29th June
Vienna: Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 (20.45)
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