The excitement is building for the World Cup 2018 in Russia and the warm-up games are nearly completed. With a staggering number of world-class stars heading to the biggest tournament in world football this summer, it is no surprise that fans are keen to get to see some of the action.
For those who cannot wait to see the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Leo Messi and Neymar Junior take to the field, the long wait is nearly over. If you have not put the World Cup 2018 dates in your diary just yet then now is the time to do it.
Key dates
14 June – First match sees hosts Russia play Saudi Arabia
28 June – The last games of the group stage are played
30 June – 3 July – The Round of 16 (two teams from each group progress to this)
6 July & 7 July – Quarter Finals
10 July & 11 July – Semi-Finals
15 July – The Final
How to get tickets for the big event?
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If you want to follow your national team in Russia or simply want to attend some matches then there are still some tickets available. To get your hands on a World Cup 2018 ticket you will first of all need to create a Fan ID, which is part of the security arrangements for the tournament.
Tickets for a selection of matches are currently available for you to apply for on the official FIFA website. The Last Minute Sales period started on April 18 and where tickets are still available for matches, they will be available throughout the tournament. Tickets can also be purchased through designated FIFA Venue Ticketing Centres.
Get in on the action
So if you are hoping to see Suarez on centre stage or see how England fare against Belgium, then you can check the ticket availability for the matches that you fancy. Whatever game you attend, World Cups are famous for a festival atmosphere and fans from across the world come together to celebrate the great sport in fan zones.
The World Cup is renowned for historical moments like the ‘Hand of God’ Maradona goal, 18-year-old Michael Owen making an experienced Argentina team look like amateurs and the numerous penalty shootout victories of German teams gone by. If you manage to get hold of a ticket then you can expect to be treated to more special moments in this wonderful tournament.
