Russia set for return as FIFA announces huge step to lift international football ban

FIFA has invited all 211 member associations, including Russia, to the inaugural Under-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan, marking a potential first step toward reintegration after more than four years of suspension from senior competitions following the Ukraine invasion. While senior bans remain in place, the move signals a gradual shift, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino open to revisiting Russia’s exclusion.

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