Russia's Women's Team to Face Kenya and Haiti

International Friendly Matches Announced

The Russian Football Union (RFU) has announced that the Russia women's national team will play two international friendly matches in February against Kenya and Haiti.

Match Details

• Russia vs. Kenya: February 16, 2023, in Antalya, Turkey
• Russia vs. Haiti: February 21, 2023, in Antalya, Turkey

These matches will serve as preparation for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which will be held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20.

Kenya and Haiti Rankings

Kenya is currently ranked 131st in the FIFA Women's World Rankings, while Haiti is ranked 56th.

Russia, meanwhile, is ranked 21st in the FIFA Women's World Rankings.

Head-to-Head Record

Russia has never played Kenya or Haiti in a women's international friendly match before.

Importance of Friendly Matches

These friendly matches will provide Russia with valuable experience and a chance to test out different tactics and formations ahead of the World Cup.

The matches will also give coach Elena Fomina a chance to assess the fitness and form of her players.

Russia's World Cup Group

Russia has been drawn in Group G of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, along with Sweden, Italy, and Argentina.

The team will open its World Cup campaign on July 22 against Italy in Perth, Australia.