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Russia studies the Brazilian experience
Russia's Local Organising Committee will examine Brazil's preparations and hosting of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in a bid to gain a valuable insight ahead of the 2018 tournament.
Russia 2018 Organising Committee Management Board recaps 2013 progress
The Russia 2018 Organising Committee Management Board held its fourth meeting in Moscow on 28 January.
Russia 2018 condolences following Volgograd tragedy
The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Local Organising Committee is deeply saddened by the tragic incidents in Volgograd and our deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of those who have been killed or injured in this tragedy.
Russia unveil 2014 kit at stunning gala evening in Moscow
Current members of the Russian national team, Soviet footballing legends,and stars from Russian TV gathered in a picturesque suburb of Moscow to celebrate the signing of a new partnership agreement between FIFA and adidas.
Hainer: FIFA and adidas are perfect partners
FIFA.com caught up with adidas CEO Herbert Hainer after the extension of the German sportswear giant's partnership with FIFA through 2030 was announced in Moscow.
FIFA and adidas extend partnership until 2030
FIFA and adidas have formally announced an extension of their long-term partnership agreement granting adidas the Official Partner, Supplier and Licensee rights for the FIFA World Cup and all FIFA events until 2030.
Mutko: We're pleased with our dialogue with FIFA
LOC Chairman Vitaly Mutko and FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke spoke to the media following the third session of the board for Russia 2018.
LOC holds 3rd Board Meeting for 2018 FIFA World Cup
The third session of the Board that brings together the Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee (LOC) and representatives of FIFA took place in Kazan on 29 October.
FIFA to offer regional sponsorship opportunities for 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups
For the first time ever FIFA will offer companies the opportunity to purchase regional sponsorship packages for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.
Valcke impressed by Kazan visit
FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and FIFA representatives visited the city of Kazan ahead of a session of the council of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
LOC opens window into world of Russia 2018 at G20 summit
The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Local Organising Committee (LOC) is staging an exhibition about Russia 2018 at the G20 summit, which is taking place in St Petersburg on 5-6 September.
Integrity in Sport seminar confirmed for Russia
Planning is under way for Russia to host its first ever FIFA-INTERPOL Integrity in Sport seminar, following a productive meeting between the Football Union of Russia and FIFA’s Security Department at the Home of FIFA.
FIFA statement on Russia
FIFA has asked the Russian authorities for clarification and more details on a new law regarding prohibition of propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations in the country.
Arena-2018 presents stadium requirements handbook to Russia 2018 host cities
Arena-2018 in cooperation with the 2018 FIFA World Cup RussiaTM Local Organising Committee (LOC) have presented the Russia 2018 Host Cities with the Stadium Requirements Handbook – a document that will form the basis for the design and construction of the Russia 2018 arenas.
2018 FIFA World Cup Park attracts thousands of fans in Kazan
At the height of the summer, the 2018 FIFA World Cup RussiaTM Local Organising Committee (LOC) came up with a memorable gift for the residents of Kazan and it’s guests, giving them all the chance to get a feel for the colossal event that will be Russia 2018, a whole five years ahead of the tournament.
Maracana gets a taste of Russia 2018
Prior to the FIFA Confederations Cup Final, Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee CEO Alexey Sorokin introduced Rio de Janeiro to the atmosphere of what the world can expect from Russia in the upcoming years.
Russia launches major Infrastructure Programme for 2018
An Infrastructure Programme for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia has been sanctioned by the country’s government.  The decision was taken at a Russian government cabinet meeting on Thursday 13 June.
Russia 2018 stresses fan focus at IFA summit
The chief executive of the Local Organising Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, Alexey Sorokin, has taken part in the Financial Times/International Football Arena summit in Rio de Janeiro on 17 June.
Russia adopts law for 2018 FIFA World Cup and FIFA Confederations Cup 2017
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a federal law on the preparation and hosting of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ and the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.
2012 Annual Report on Russia 2018 preparations published
The Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee (LOC) outlined its significant achievements in 2012, including the selection of Host Cities and stadium selection in the Annual Report on its preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
Sorokin: Russia 2018 will be a journey of discovery
Addressing leading sports journalists from 118 countries at the annual AIPS Congress, Alexey Sorokin vowed that Russia 2018 wow fans from across the planet and discussed the news laws which will be implemented at the tournament.
Russia 2018 LOC delivers update on FIFA World Cup preparations
Russia 2018’s deputy CEO Alexander Djordjadze has today provided an update on the Local Organising Committee’s (LOC) preparations for hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.
LOC stages Russia 2018 exhibit in Moscow
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ has staged an exhibit focusing on Russia’s hosting of the world’s premier football tournament in five years’ time.
2018 FIFA World Cup host cities consider holding FIFA Fan Fests in 2014
FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2018 FIFA Russia World Cup™ have held a seminar for the Russia 2018 host cities to discuss staging an International FIFA Fan Fest™ during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.
Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup extends its responsibilities to cover 2018 and 2022
The Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup has decided that its responsibilities will be extended to also cover decisions related to the preparations for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
Akinfeev: Ambassador role a massive honour
In March 2012, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ appointed its first ambassador for the tournament: Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev. One year on, he spoke to FIFA.com about his new role and Russia's hosting of the FIFA World Cup.
UK ready to share experience with Russia
Alexey Sorokin, CEO of the LOC for Russia 2018, visited the United Kingdom to hold meetings with some of the UK’s key sports administrators.
Preparations take centre stage in St Petersburg
St Petersburg played host to the first news conference this year to give leading figures in world and Russian football the opportunity to answer questions from journalists about preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™
Happy New Year!
The Russia 2018 LOC would like to wish friends and fans of football a heartfelt Happy New Year!
New site for Samara’s stadium approved
FIFA and the Russia 2018 LOC have approved Samara’s application to change the location of the city’s planned new stadium, which will be hosting matches during the tournament.
Russia 2018 to start and finish at Luzhniki Stadium
On 14 December 2012, at their latest meeting in Tokyo, the FIFA Executive Committee approved the Hosting Concept for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, with both the Opening Match and Final set to be played at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Byrom plc. appointed as official accommodation agency for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russiaâ„¢
FIFA is pleased to announce the appointment of Byrom plc. as its official accommodation agency for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ in Russia following an open public tender process conducted by FIFA.
Russia 2018: A dream taking shape
Two years ago, on 2 December 2010, the FIFA Executive Committee made a historic decision, awarding Russia the right to host the FIFA World Cup in 2018.
Russia drawing up major infrastructure programme for 2018
LOC Chairman and Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko held a series of meetings in Moscow 27-30 November with the heads of all 11 regions set to host matches at Russia 2018.
Russia shapes up its preparations for 2018
Russia 2018 is continuing to take shape, with the Local Organising Committee having officially submitted to FIFA the concept for hosting the key matches.
Mutko: We will use all of FIFA’s experience
LOC Chairman and Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko and FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke summed up the LOC’s second board meeting involving FIFA representatives, which took place in Saint Petersburg on 20 November.
Host cities study Poland's EURO 2012 experience
Senior representatives from the regions and cities which will be hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia have been visiting Poland's host cities for UEFA EURO 2012: Warsaw, Wroclaw and Gdansk.
LOC learns lessons from EURO 2012
Senior officials from the Russia 2018 LOC had the opportunity to learn from members of Ukraine's UEFA EURO 2012 Organising Committee, led by tournament director Markiyan Lubkivskyi.
Arena-2018 gears up for major work
A working meeting took place in Moscow on 10 September 2012 between management of the Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee, Arena-2018 and Charles R. Botta, FIFA's leading consultant on stadium construction and design.
Eleven cities ready for lift-off
The ceremony to announce the Host Cities for Russia 2018 was watched live right across the country on the evening of Saturday 29 September.
Blatter: The reaction in the cities was great
FIFA.com reviews the press briefing held in Moscow following the announcement of the Host Cities for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.
Russia united for 2018 FIFA World Cup Host Cities announcement
A whole nation was enthralled as the 11 Host Cities for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia were announced during a ceremony broadcast on Russia’s Channel One TV.
2018 FIFA World Cupâ„¢ to be played in 11 Host Cities
On 29 September 2012, it was revealed that 11 Host Cities and twelve stadiums have been selected to host the 64 matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
Russia 2018 Host Cities Announcement
The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Host Cities were announced live on Russian TV station Channel One on Saturday 29 September 2012, on the Tonight show at 19.20 CET, and streamed live on FIFA.com.
FIFA calls for solidarity to eradicate match-fixing
Chaired by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, the FIFA Executive Committee today completed a two-day meeting at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, where it called for the solidarity of the football community to help eradicate match-fixing from the game.
LOC submits Russia 2018 Host Cities report to FIFA
Vitaly Mutko and Alexey Sorokin, the LOC's chairman and CEO respectively, have officially handed over the technical report on the 13 candidate Host Cities for Russia 2018 in Zurich.
Russia 2018 Host Cities set to be announced
The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Host Cities will be announced live on Russia’s TV station Channel One on Saturday 29 September 2012.
Stadiums report on Russia 2018 preparations
The CEOs, architects and engineers of the stadiums in St Petersburg, Sochi, Kazan and Saransk and the arenas owned by Dinamo and Spartak Moscow took part in a seminar in Moscow on 17 September 2012.
Russia 2018 on show at APEC summit in Vladivostok
The Russia 2018 LOC has unveiled an exhibit showcasing the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia host cities to be announced on 29 September
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) and FIFA will announce the host cities of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ on Saturday 29 September 2012 in Moscow.
Russian Prime Minister surveys 2018 preparations
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev was in St Petersburg on 1 September 2012 to visit Krestovsky Island, where work is under way on the construction of a stadium for the 2018 FIFA World Cup