The 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony took place on Thursday, 14 June 2018, at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia at 3:30, about a half hour before the opening match which Russia won 5–0 over S
Aida Garifullina and Robbie Williams performing on stage.
Zabivaka (left) and Ronaldo (right) were mascots for the opening ceremony.
Russian President Vladimir Putin giving the opening speech of the tournament.
British singer Robbie Williams and Russian soprano Aida Garifullina performing "Angels" at the World Cup opening ceremony.
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The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for national football teams organised by FIFA. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018, after the c
2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony
…a half hour before the opening match which Russia won 5–0 over Saudi Arabia. Zabivaka (English: "The one who scores"), was the official mascot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and was voted for by a 53% margin. The design is of a wolf who represents fun, charm, and character. Former world cup winning, Brazilian striker Ronaldo…
Andrey Arshavin with Russian bid personnel celebrate the awarding of the 2018 World Cup to Russia on 2 December 2010.
The 100-ruble commemorative banknote celebrates the 2018 FIFA World Cup. It features an image of Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin.
Italian World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro in Moscow at the 2018 World Cup draw
Reconstruction of the Yekaterinburg Central Stadium in January 2017