In every World Cup since the inception of the tournament the host cities come up with flashy graphic posters. In this story, FootTheBall brings to you the complete set of the 2018 Russia World Cup host city posters.
KALININGRAD
Founded in: 1255
Population: 459,000
Distance to Moscow: 1235 km
Stadium capacity: 35,000
Kaliningrad Stadium will host matches in Groups B, D, E, and G
This city was formerly known as Königsberg, founded by the 13th century by knights of the Teutonic Order. Kaliningrad is a well known gateway to Europe and has a population of about 450,000 people.[espl_divider style=”dotted” divider_color=”#ee3a37″ link_color=”#f47d46″]
KAZAN
Founded in: 1005
Population: 1.2 million
Distance to Moscow: 825 km
Stadium capacity: 45,000
Kazan Arena will host four group games, a Round of 16 match and a quarter-final.
Kazan is rich in diversity with people from more than 100 nationalities. It is also referred to as the sports hub in Russia, home to the finest basketball, hockey and football teams in the country.[espl_divider style=”dotted” divider_color=”#ee3a37″ link_color=”#f47d46″]
NIZHNY NOVGOROD
Founded in: 1221
Population: 1.2 million
Distance to Moscow: 425 km
Stadium capacity: 45,000
Nizhny Novgorod Stadium will host four group matches, Round of 16 game and a quarter-final.
Nizhny Novgorod has found a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
This city is home to 1.2 million people and is gradually developing into an important business and cultural centre in Russia.[espl_divider style=”dotted” divider_color=”#ee3a37″ link_color=”#f47d46″]
MOSCOW
Founded in: 1147
Population: 12.3 million
Luzhniki Stadium capacity: 80,000
Opening Match, semi-final & Final will be played at the Luzhniki stadium
Moscow – the capital of the Russian Federation, is one of the most famous and beautiful cities in the world.
The city boasts of incredible architecture and its famous cultural landmarks draw attention of the art enthusiasts from all parts of the globe.
At the heart of Moscow’s 145-hectare Olympic complex you will find the Luzhniki Stadium, which is one of the largest sports complexes in the world.[espl_divider style=”dotted” divider_color=”#ee3a37″ link_color=”#f47d46″]
ROSTOV-ON-DON
Founded in: 1749
Population: 1.1 million
Distance to Moscow: 1109 km
Stadium capacity: 45,000
Four group matches and a Round of 16 clash will be played at Rostov Arena
Rostov-on-Don is situated about 1,000 kilometres southeast of Moscow and is an important transport and cultural hub of southern Russia.[espl_divider style=”dotted” divider_color=”#ee3a37″ link_color=”#f47d46″]
SOCHI
Founded in: 1838
Population: 401,000
Distance to Moscow: 1679 km
Stadium capacity: 48,000
Fisht Stadium will host four group games, a Round of 16 match
This city caught the attention of the global audience when it conducted the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
The city boasts of supreme infrastructure for sports like – mountain climbing, hang-gliding, diving, sailing, aqua bikes, skiing and much more.[espl_divider style=”dotted” divider_color=”#ee3a37″ link_color=”#f47d46″]
SARANSK
Founded in: 1641
Population: 307,000
Distance to Moscow: 650 km
This is a much smaller city in comparison to others. It actively promotes sports and has completed the construction of a new state-of-the-art 40,000-seat football stadium.[espl_divider style=”dotted” divider_color=”#ee3a37″ link_color=”#f47d46″]
VOLGOGRAD
Founded in: 1589 (named Stalingrad until 1961)
Population: 1 million
Distance to Moscow: 941 km
Stadium capacity: 45,000
Volgograd Arena will host matches in Groups A, D, G, and H
Volgograd is a sport loving city. Yelena Isynbayeva, who won multiple world pole-vaulting champion medals and also the ambassador for Russia’s bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup, began her sporting career in this city.[espl_divider style=”dotted” divider_color=”#ee3a37″ link_color=”#f47d46″]
SAINT PETERSBURG
Founded in: 1703
Population: 5.2 million
Distance to Moscow: 687 km
Stadium capacity: 67,000
Saint Petersburg city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Saint Petersburg Stadium will stage Round of 16 games, semi-final and match for the third place.[espl_divider style=”dotted” divider_color=”#ee3a37″ link_color=”#f47d46″]
EKATERINBURG
Founded in: 1723
Population: 1.4 million
Distance to Moscow: 1755 km
Stadium capacity: 35,000
The city is also one of Russia’s leading sports centres.
Ekaterinburg Arena will host matches in Groups A, C, F and H.[espl_divider style=”dotted” divider_color=”#ee3a37″ link_color=”#f47d46″]
SAMARA
Founded in: 1586
Population: 1.1 million
Distance to Moscow: 1057 km
Stadium capacity: 45,000
Samara Arena to host four group games, Round of 16 match and a quarter-final.[espl_divider style=”dotted” divider_color=”#ee3a37″ link_color=”#f47d46″]
With Inputs From FIFA.com
