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Russian Futsal Team Prepares for FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021

The Russian Futsal Team is gearing up for an exciting run in the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021, which kicks off in Lithuania on September 12. The tournament, marking the team's second consecutive appearance, will see them compete as defending vice-champions.

The team's first match is scheduled for September 15 at 20:00 (Moscow time) against Uzbekistan, taking place in Vilnius. This will be followed by a clash with Egypt on September 12 at 16:00 (Moscow time). The Russian Futsal Team will also face Guatemala on September 18 at 18:00 (Moscow time) in Kaunas.

The Russian squad, under the guidance of coach Sergey Skorovich, is eager to make a mark in this year's tournament. Skorovich led the team in the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup, where they reached the final for the first time in history, only to lose to Argentina.

The Russian Futsal Team's roster includes a mix of domestic and international talent. Goalkeepers Georgy Zamtaradze, Albert Tsai (both from CPRF, Moscow), and Dmitriy Putilov ("Sinaра", Yekaterinburg) will guard the net. Field players such as Sergey Abramov ("Sinaра", Yekaterinburg), Sergey Abramovich, Artem Antonov, Ivan Milovanov (all from "Tюмень"), Andrei Afanasyev, Danil Davydov (both from "Gazprom-Yugra", Yugorsk), Ivan Chishkala, Romulo, Robinho (all from "Benfica", Portugal), Yanar Asadov, Artem Niyazov (both from CPRF, Moscow), Ruslan Kudziyev ("Norilsk Nickel", Norilsk), and Eder Lima ("Corinthians", Brazil) will form the offensive line.

The team's jersey bears the "Our Boys" emblem, a symbol of unity and pride for the Russian Futsal Team. The final 16-player squad for the tournament was selected following training camps held in Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow regions since early August.

The main photo for this article is provided by the Russian Football Union. Stay tuned for updates on the Russian Futsal Team's journey in the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021.