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Russia's stadiums are 'fully ready' for kick-off

Russia's stadiums are 'fully ready' for kick-off

CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin says Russia is fully ready for the World Cup, which kicks off in Moscow on Thursday. 13 Jun 2018
Putin: Russia Ready to Provide Comfort for All Fans

Putin: Russia Ready to Provide Comfort for All Fans

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that the country was ready to host the FIFA World Cup, which will kick off in Moscow on Thursday, and provide comfort for all the fans. 13 Jun 2018
Putin Glad to See All Guests at FIFA World Cup, Including North American Leaders - Kremlin

Putin Glad to See All Guests at FIFA World Cup, Including North American Leaders - Kremlin

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he will be glad to see all guests at the FIFA World Cup in Moscow, including high-ranking officials from the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
North America v Morocco: FIFA vote for 2026 World Cup hosts

North America v Morocco: FIFA vote for 2026 World Cup hosts

The 68th FIFA Congress has kicked off in Moscow with the election of the 2026 World Cup host country being front and centre. 13 Jun 2018
Opera stars to perform at World Cup opening concert

Opera stars to perform at World Cup opening concert

A grand gala concert celebrating the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening will take place on Moscow's Red Square on June 13. 13 Jun 2018
Senegal Arrive in Russia Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Senegal Arrive in Russia Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The Senegal national football team arrived in Russia ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, FIFA correspondent Cynthia Nzetia reported Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Russia hold final training session before opener

Russia hold final training session before opener

All 23 players of the Russian national football team trained together in what was their last training session at their FIFA World Cup base camp in the town of Novogorsk, outside Moscow, ahead of the tournament, a Sputnik correspondent reported Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018
France Midfielder says ‘Amazing Reception’ in Russia

France Midfielder says ‘Amazing Reception’ in Russia

French midfielder Paul Pogba said late on Monday that the reception in Russia, the 2018 FIFA World Cup host, was “amazing”. 12 Jun 2018
Mexican National Team Arrives in Moscow Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Mexican National Team Arrives in Moscow Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Mexican national football team arrived in Moscow on Monday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 12 Jun 2018
France Happy With FIFA World Cup Training Base in Russia - Head Coach Deschamps

France Happy With FIFA World Cup Training Base in Russia - Head Coach Deschamps

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday that the players were happy with their living conditions and their FIFA World Cup training ground in Russia. 12 Jun 2018
AC Milan Head Coach to Watch Russia's Golovin During World Cup Opening Match - Reports

AC Milan Head Coach to Watch Russia's Golovin During World Cup Opening Match - Reports

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) -  AC Milan head coach Gennaro Gattuso and sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli are going to attend the opening match of the FIFA World Cup between Russia and Saudi Arabia in Moscow in order to watch the hosts' midfielder Aleksandr Golovin in action, the Italian media reported on Sunday. 11 Jun 2018
Mexico House in Russia to Help 'Build Bridges' Between Two Countries - Mexican Ambassador

Mexico House in Russia to Help 'Build Bridges' Between Two Countries - Mexican Ambassador

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Mexico House, which is set to open in Moscow for the FIFA World Cup on Friday, will help "build bridges" between the two nations, Mexican Ambassador to Russia Norma Pensado Moreno said on Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Russia Hold Full-Squad Training Session Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Russia Hold Full-Squad Training Session Ahead of FIFA World Cup

NOVOGORSK, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Russian national football team held a full-squad training session three days before the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Moscow on Thursday, a Sputnik correspondent reported Monday. 11 Jun 2018
Peru arrive in Russia For World Cup

Peru arrive in Russia For World Cup

Australia's Group C rivals, Peru, arrived in Russia on Sunday for the FIFA World Cup. 11 Jun 2018
Moscow to hold opening WC gala concert in Red Square

Moscow to hold opening WC gala concert in Red Square

A unique gala concert will take place in Moscow's Red Square on June 13, which will be a prelude to the opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 11 Jun 2018
FIFA Fan Fest kicks off in Moscow

FIFA Fan Fest kicks off in Moscow

The FIFA Fan Fest has opened in Moscow on Sunday. 11 Jun 2018