Karpen Assesses Belaruss Chances in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The head coach of the Russian national team, **[Valery Karpin](your_link_here)**, assessed Belarus’s chances of qualifying for the final stage of the 2026 World Cup after a decisive 4-1 victory in their recent match.

**— How realistic are Belarus’s chances in the World Cup qualifiers?**
– I think they have a chance, – Karpin’s words were reported by correspondent Dmitry Zimin from «Championat.»

In the qualifications for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, the Belarusian team will compete in Group C. The players coached by Carlos Alos will face teams from Denmark, Scotland, and Greece. The first qualifying match for Belarus will be an away game against Greece on September 5.