Iceland to diplomatically boycott 2018 World Cup in Russia
March 27, 2018 at 10:58 AM
Iceland has announced it will be boycotting the World Cup this summer. It comes after the US and EU countries announced the expulsion of diplomats over the Sergei Skripal poisoning case. Read More »
FIFA launches 1st ever digital World Cup sticker book for Russia 2018
March 22, 2018 at 02:13 PM
Iconic sticker giant Panini, together with FIFA, have launched their first ever official digital sticker album for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where football-mad fans can download sticker images online to complete their booklets. Read More »
Eye in the sky: Russia 2018 World Cup venues as seen from satellite (VIDEO)
March 12, 2018 at 10:24 AM
Those getting ready to visit Russia for the 2018 World Cup now have a chance to get a view from above. 12 stadiums in 11 cities have been captured on spectacular satellite images, gathered in RT’s Ruptly agency compilation. Read More »
‘We have Messi, we have a chance to win the World Cup’ – Argentina great Gallardo
March 06, 2018 at 10:42 AM
Former Argentine international Marcelo Gallardo has proudly worn the famous blue and white striped national team shirt. He has proudly played in the name of La Albiceleste – the team’s moniker. Read More »
Russian Model and 2018 World Cup Ambassador: Football Should Unite Nations
February 20, 2018 at 02:19 PM
Model Victoria Lopyreva, a former Miss Russia, attended a number of events in Buenos Aires as part of the 2018 World Cup promotional tour ahead of her next stop in Brazil. Read More »
Everything Is Ready: Russian FIFA World Cup Offers Multicultural Hospitality
February 06, 2018 at 03:26 PM
HURGHADA (Egypt) (Andrei Bichinev) - A number of amenities, such as halal food and a special cultural center, will be available for Arab football fans who plan to visit Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Ehab Wahdan, a member of the working group on ensuring the safety of tourists with Egypt’s Interior and Tourism Ministry, told Sputnik. Read More »
Russia 2018 World Cup stadiums pass eco-friendly tests
February 01, 2018 at 02:26 PM
The newly-renovated Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow is among the venues for Russia’s World Cup 2018 that have received green standard certificates confirming their ecological sustainability, ensuring their post-tournament legacy. Read More »
Russia Cracks Down on Hotel Price Gouging Ahead of 2018 FIFA
January 25, 2018 at 02:46 PM
Unscrupulous entrepreneurs hoping to make a fast back on the “tourist boom” during the upcoming tournament will be punished – some 40 hotels have already been included in a “black list” for offering sky-high prices and further measures are promised. Read More »
Russia 2018 World Cup trophy global tour begins in London
January 23, 2018 at 06:13 PM
The global leg of the official FIFA World Cup trophy tour for Russia 2018 has been launched from London on Monday, after a star-studded ceremony. Read More »
Over 3mn tickets requested for FIFA 2018 World Cup during current sales window
January 16, 2018 at 03:07 PM
Over three million tickets for the FIFA Russia 2018 World Cup have been requested by fans during the first window of the second sales phase which began on December 5, 2017. Read More »
