The Russian Football Union (RFU) General Secretary Maxim Mitrofanov explained why the national team's friendly matches against Nicaragua and Mali will be held in Krasnodar and St. Petersburg, respectively. This was reported by euro-football.ru reports. states.
According to Mitrofanov, several factors were considered when making the decision, including climatic conditions. The goal is to organize team preparation and matches in the most comfortable environment possible, while also providing fans with a football celebration. He expressed confidence in an interview with “Match TV” that both cities can handle this task.
The Russia-Nicaragua match will take place on March 27 in Krasnodar, and the match against the Mali national team will be held on March 31 in St. Petersburg. It is noted that neither of the two national teams that will play against the Russians have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held in North America.
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