They’ll be competing against Belgium, Algeria and South Korea this year.

This is what their jersey looks like:

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And this is what their fans look like:

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Russia's first international match post-Soviet Union was against Mexico in August 1992, where they won 2-0.

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But, as a country separate from the Soviet Union, they have only been in three World Cups (including this one.)

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