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2018 FIFA World Cup tickets: sales resume on 5 December!

After the Final Draw, which determined the group breakdown for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, ticket sales for FIFA’s flagship tournament resume on December 5 at 12:00 (Moscow time). Fans from all around the world will be able to apply for tickets exclusively on FIFA.com/tickets. Sales phase 2 will be …

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2018 FIFA World Cup: Draw for the Final Round Groups carried out!

Moscow’s State Kremlin Palace hosted the Final Round Group stage for the 2018 FIFA World Cup which would be played from June 14 to July 15, 2018. The opening match would be played between hosts Russia and Asian side Saudi Arabia in Moscow. All the eight groups look balanced with …

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FIFA Legends heading to Moscow as 2018 FIFA World Cup final draw takes centre stage!

FIFA Legends, including numerous former FIFA World Cup winners, are expected to attend the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which will take place on Friday, December 1 at 18:00 (local time) in Moscow’s State Kremlin Palace. Besides, football greats Laurent Blanc, Gordon Banks, Cafu, Fabio Cannavaro, Diego …

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Aleksandr Kerzhakov & Marcel Desailly announced as Ambassadors for 2018 FIFA Fan Fest in Russia!

FIFA today announced the appointment of the Ambassadors for the 2018 FIFA Fan Fest, the official public viewing of the FIFA World Cup. Legendary football players Aleksandr Kerzhakov – top striker of the Russian national team and in the Russian league history – and Marcel Desailly – FIFA World Cup …

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2018 FIFA World Cup – Russia Official Poster unveiled at Moscow Metro!

With just three days to go to the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the Russian capital, the famed Moscow Metro held the unveiling of the last remaining visual icon of the event. For the 2018 issue of the Official Poster, the renowned Russian artist Igor Gurovich …

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Close up on the 2018 FIFA World Cup final draw procedures!

Following the approval of the draw procedures for the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in September 2017, the confirmation of the pots, and the announcement of the conductors and assistants, the scene is set for all 32 participating member associations to learn their paths to possible glory …

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2018 FIFA World Cup final draw assistants to represent hosts Russia and seven FIFA World Cup winners!

With the eagerly awaited Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow approaching, FIFA has revealed the high-profile draw assistants who will be lending a helping hand on December 1. Laurent Blanc, Gordon Banks, Cafu, Fabio Cannavaro, Diego Forlan, Diego Maradona and Carles Puyol will be the footballing …

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Great demand for tickets for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia!

Just 24 hours after resuming ticket sales for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, a total of 159,402 tickets (98% of the currently available inventory) have been allocated to fans from around the world through FIFA.com/tickets, with only a few products still available in this sales period. As a …

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Gary Lineker and Maria Komandnaya to conduct 2018 FIFA World Cup final draw!

The Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow is now tantalisingly close, and FIFA has reveal who will be on stage to help guide the millions of fans around the world through the ceremony. Former England striker Gary Lineker – who won the adidas Golden Boot at …

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Miroslav Klose to bring FIFA World Cup Trophy onto Final Draw stage in Moscow!

Excitement ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup is continuing to build, with matches over the next two weeks set to decide the remaining nine teams who will join hosts Russia and the 22 that have already qualified. At the same time, the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World …

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