Source: Metaratings.ru
“The agreement to play a match against Egypt is a victory for the Russian Football Union. The Russian national team will face one of Africa’s strongest teams. The Egyptian squad boasts many world-class stars. It’s a pity that Salah won’t take part in this game. Trinidad and Tobago also have some decent players—not many, but they’re there,” Pimenov told Metaratings.ru.
In the upcoming FIFA window, the Russian national team will play three matches. An away friendly will take place on May 28 in Cairo. Then, on June 5, the team will host Burkina Faso in Volgograd, followed by a match against Trinidad and Tobago on June 9 in Kaliningrad. The kick-off times for these games will be announced later. In March, Russia faced Nicaragua (3-1) and Mali (0-0). Valery Karpin’s side has been suspended from UEFA and FIFA tournaments since February 2022.