🇷🇺 Soviet Union
Europe · FIFA SUN
Key Statistics
31
Matches
15-6-10
Record (W-D-L)
53
Goals Scored
+19
Goal Difference
51
Points
0
Titles 🏆
—
Population
$5.7T
GDP
Editorial Analysis & Historical Context
Rigorous Analysis: The Soviet Union was a red machine of physical fitness and military discipline, but they disappeared when the Union collapsed. They played with complete organization and zero individual flair.
They reached one semi-final and then spent the rest of their history qualifying and looking respectable. An extinct giant of the Cold War.
Tournament History
| Year | Host | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Italy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — |
| 1986 | Mexico | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 7 | — |
| 1982 | Spain | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 8 | — |
| 1970 | Mexico | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7 | — |
| 1966 | England | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 12 | — |
| 1962 | Chile | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 7 | — |
| 1958 | Sweden | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | — |
| Total | 7 editions | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 53 | 34 | 51 | — |
World Cup Appearances
1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1982, 1986, 1990
Economic & Demographic Football Efficiency
Soviet Union has a population of — and an estimated GDP of $5.7T. Bilardo Water normalizes goals, points, and championships against demographic and economic scale to measure true football efficiency beyond raw financial advantage.
Per Capita Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per million people | — | #82 / 84 |
| Points per million people | — | #82 / 84 |
| Wins per million people | — | #81 / 84 |
| Trophies per 10M people | — | #72 / 84 |
Per GDP Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per $1B GDP | 0.01 | #63 / 84 |
| Points per $1B GDP | — | #82 / 84 |
| Wins per $1B GDP | 0.00 | #56 / 84 |
| Trophies per $10B GDP | — | #72 / 84 |
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