The Group A match will be played at Luzhniki Stadium in Russian capital Moscow and it will begin at 6 p.m local time (1500GMT).<\/p>\n
British pop star Robbie Williams will hit the stage at the World Cup’s opening ceremony, FIFA had previously said Monday on its website.<\/p>\n
World football’s governing body said Williams will entertain the crowd at Luzhniki Stadium before the opening match of the tournament.<\/p>\n
A total of 32 teams will be competing in the World Cup, which will end on July 15.<\/p>\n
During the competition, there will be 64 matches in the tournament with four teams each competing in eight groups.<\/p>\n\n
The World Cup will be held in 11 cities and the group matches will conclude on June 28. Group leaders and runners-up will advance to the last 16.<\/p>\n
The last 16 matches will be held on June 30 and July 1, 2 and 3.<\/p>\n
The winners of round of 16 will play their quarter final matches on July 6 and 7.<\/p>\n
Semi-finals will be played on July 10 and 11 and the play-off for third place will be held on July 14 in Saint Petersburg.<\/p>\n
The Russia 2018 final will be on July 15 at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium.<\/p>\n
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