Goal brings you all the details and information you need to know ahead of the opening World Cup game between Russia and Saudi Arabia
This year's World Cup finals will open with a Group A fixture between host nation Russia and Saudi Arabia on June 14 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, kicking off the beginning of the group stages.
Thursday's match will be the only one held on that day to coincide with the opening ceremony, with three group stage fixtures taking place each day until June 28.
Russia are first-time hosts of the tournament and qualified automatically, and will be making their fourth appearance at the finals.