<P> The opening ceremony took place on Thursday , 14 June 2018 , at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow , preceding the opening match of the tournament between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia . </P>
<P> The opening ceremony took place on Thursday , 14 June 2018 , at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow , preceding the opening match of the tournament between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia . </P>
when did this year 's world cup start
when did this year 's world cup start
Thursday , 14 June 2018
Thursday , 14 June 2018