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Russia, France set for friendly match as part of World Cup preparations

Coming off the back of a dismal 0-3 defeat to Brazil in Moscow on Friday, Russia, the lowest-ranked team participating in the World Cup, will be hoping to give their fans some cause for optimism

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Frances head coach Didier Deschamps arrives for a training session at Krestovski Stadium in St Petersbourg on March 26, 2018, on the eve of their international friendly football match against Russia. Pic/ AFP
France's head coach Didier Deschamps arrives for a training session at Krestovski Stadium in St Petersbourg on March 26, 2018, on the eve of their international friendly football match against Russia. Pic/ AFP

Russia's national football team players took part in a training session here on Monday ahead of their friendly match against France. Russia will host the French on Tuesday at Saint Petersburg Stadium, one of the venues for the 2018 FIFA World Cup being held this summer, reports Efe.

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