The opening ceremony is scheduled to last for 30 minutes, the first match of the tournament between the hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia will be held after that.
The two teams have never previously played and the match is expected to be a thrilling spectacle, attracting many viewers from all over the world.
Some of the world’s most famous pop stars will perform at the opening ceremony, with the UK’s Robbie Williams headlining the event.
Russian singer Aida Garifullina will also perform for the opening ceremony with around 500 dancers, acrobats and athletes, in what is promised to be a vibrant and spectacular grand opening.
Brazilian football legend, Ronaldo, who was a hero of Brazilian football at the World Cups in 1994 and 2002, will also be present at the grand opening.
The grand opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup will take place at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow.
The grand opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup will take place at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow.
A variety of large-scale cultural and sporting events have been organized at the stadium.
One highlight in history of Luzhniki stadium was the match between Chelsea and Manchester United in the 2008 Champions League final.
 
 
 
 
The hosts Russia will face Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the 2018 World Cup 2018 at stadium.