Soviet Union national football team results (1924–1972)

The Soviet Union national football team existed from 1924 to 1991. This entry details its match results from its inaugural game in 1924 through to 1972. A more comprehensive listing of all matches throughout the team's existence can be found in the main article on the Soviet Union national football team.

Early years saw relatively infrequent matches, typically against other socialist nations or Scandinavian countries. Formal international competition increased following World War II, with the Soviet Union participating in the FIFA World Cup and the European Nations' Cup (later the UEFA European Championship).

Key achievements during this period include:

• 1952 Olympic Games: Participation.
• 1956 Olympic Games: Gold Medal. The team defeated Yugoslavia in the final.
• 1958 FIFA World Cup: Quarter-finals.
• 1960 European Nations' Cup: Champions. The Soviet Union defeated Yugoslavia in the final.
• 1962 FIFA World Cup: Quarter-finals.
• 1964 European Nations' Cup: Runners-up. The team lost to Spain in the final.
• 1966 FIFA World Cup: Fourth place.
• 1968 European Nations' Cup: Fourth place.
• 1970 FIFA World Cup: Quarter-finals.
• 1972 European Championship: Runners-up. The team lost to West Germany in the final.

Results in this period showcase a generally strong team, regularly qualifying for major tournaments and achieving considerable success, particularly in the European Nations' Cup and Olympic Games. Notable players from this era include Lev Yashin, considered one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. Specific match details including scores, opposition, and tournament stages can be found in detailed match records elsewhere. This period represents a significant portion of the Soviet Union national football team's history.