Team Russia’s Autumn Campaign Begins

Russia’s first autumn friendly will be against Jordan at Lukoil Arena. Karpin’s squad, featuring key players like Golovin, the Miranchuk brothers, and Batrakov, is expected to assert dominance and control the match.

Recent Performance: Russia’s Mixed Results

In June, the Russian national team faced tough competition, drawing 1-1 with Nigeria. Although Nigeria’s top stars like Osimhen were absent, their squad still comprised high-quality players likely to feature in the 2026 World Cup if they qualify. A goalkeeping error by Safonov cost Karpin’s men a win. Just days later, they routed Belarus 4-1 in Minsk, with Gladishev scoring four goals by the 52nd minute. However, the Dynamo forward is not included in the September squad, leaving Sergeev to lead the attack.

Jordan’s Rise in Asian Football

Jordan’s national team is undeniably a top contender in the Asian region. Eighteen months ago, they reached the Asian Cup final, narrowly losing 3-1 to Qatar. They have already made history by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, advancing from the third round of qualifiers behind only South Korea. Their most recent match saw them fall 0-1 to Iraq. Among their key players, Rennes forward Al-Tamari stands out.

Match Outlook and Prediction

In friendly matches back in January, Jordan failed to defeat Zenit St. Petersburg (drawing 1-1 and losing 0-1). Russia will be playing at full strength at the Spartak stadium, eager to make a statement against a 2026 World Cup participant.