Russia begin their World Cup qualifying campaign against a Wales team who registered victory on the weekend.

Spain swept aside Russia to reach the final of Euro 2008 where they will face Germany on Sunday evening.

Outsiders Russia are just one match away from reaching the Euro 2008 final, but they will have to get past favourites Spain first.

Russia shocked the highly fancied Netherlands with two goals in extra time to win the match 3-1.

The in form Netherlands will want to avoid a shock result when they come up against Russia on Saturday night.

Russia pulled off a surprise victory against Sweden to reach the quarter final stage at their expense.

Russia must beat Sweden if they are to join Spain in the quarter finals of Euro 2008 while the Swedes just need to avoid defeat.

European champions Greece were dumped out of the tournament after losing by a single goal to Russia.

This match looks set to determine who will finish bottom of the group as current champions Greece face Russia.

Spain began their Euro 2008 campaign in emphatic fashion by thumping Russia 4-1 early on Tuesday evening.