The Russian U-20 women's national football team is the national under-20 women's

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team of Russia, which is controlled by the Russian Football Union (RFS). They have won the

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in 2005 defeating

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on penalties. On 28 February 2022, due to the

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and in accordance with a recommendation by the

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(IOC), FIFA and

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suspended the participation of Russia, including in the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The Russian Football Union unsuccessfully appealed the FIFA and UEFA bans to the

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, which upheld the bans.

Records

U-20 World Cup record

Honours

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

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: 2006

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* Winners: 2005 Individual * Golden Player: Elena Danilova (2005) * Top Scorer: Elena Danilova (2005, 2006)

References

External links

Russian Football Union Website
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