1. This is what their jersey looks like:
2. And this is what their fans look like:
3. Russia's first international match post-Soviet Union was against Mexico in August 1992, where they won 2-0.
4. But, as a country separate from the Soviet Union, they have only been in three World Cups (including this one.)
5. Vladimir Beschastnykh scored the most goals for the team ever (26.)
6. And the highest FIFA ranking Russia ever had was 3, which was in April 1996.
7. This is their coach.
8. This is their best current player.
9. And this is their team captain.
10. Russia is in Group H, and along with Belgium, is said to be a slight favorite as South Korea and Algeria are going through transitional periods.
