Russia
One can only speculate about what inspirational words these passionate supporters shouted to energize their team during the devastating defeat they inflicted upon Saudi Arabia, but one certainty remains—these fans represent a tremendous force, particularly when matches occur on home soil. They maintained their unwavering support for Russia even when the team narrowly missed victory against Croatia, losing only in the penalty shootout phase.
These devoted supporters performed admirably when considering Russia entered the tournament as the lowest-ranked qualifying nation. The Russian national team has since improved their position in FIFA’s rankings, climbing from 48th in 2018 to 33rd by 2022—a testament to their continued development on the international stage.