The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 14, and for 32 days, the soccer world will take over Russia. Sixty-four matches will take place over 12 venues in 11 cities as 32 teams fight for the right to be named champions of the world.

According to cbssports, of the 12 stadiums built or renovated to the World Cup, Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow and the Saint Petersburg Stadium will be used the most. Each venue gets a minimum of four games. The lights, the facades the scenery, the designs for each of these stadiums are incredibly stunning.

Consider this a complete guide to every venue for this summer's tournament.

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Ekaterinburg Arena (Central Stadium) in Yekaterinburg

Founded: 1957 (renovated from 2006-2011)
Capacity: 35,696 during World Cup; 23,000 after World Cup
Surface: Grass
Home club: FC Ural Yekaterinburg
World Cup games: Four group stage matches.
Yekaterinburg is the fourth-largest city, located in central Russia right where Europe and Asia meet. As you'll notice in the image above, there are bleachers on both ends built into the stadium. Those will be gone after the tournament. This venue will host four group stage games: Egypt vs. Uruguay on June 15, France vs. Peru on June 21, Japan vs. Senegal on June 24 and Mexico vs. Sweden on June 27.

Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad

Founded: 2018
Capacity: 35,212 during World Cup; 25,000 after World Cup
Surface: Grass
Home club: FC Baltika Kaliningrad
World Cup games: Four group stage matches.
Kaliningrad faces the Baltic sea and is bordered by Lithuania and Poland. It's the closest venue to the Europe. It plays host to the following group stage games: Croatia vs. Nigeria on June 16, Serbia vs. Switzerland on June 22, Spain vs. Morocco on June 25 and England vs. Belgium on June 28.

Kazan Arena in Kazan

SEE FULL DETAILS: https://www.gistmate.com.ng/complete-stadium-guides-for-world-cup-2018-venues/amp/

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