FIFA World Cup 2018

FIFA world cup will start in 2018 again Russia soon.

Founded in 1147 and with a population of over 11,500,000 Moscow is a booming metropolis that has stood the test of time. Over its long, thousand-year history, the city has seen its share of legendary events. Now it will host the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Because of this, the 2018 FIFA World Cup will be like no other. As thirty-two countries gather from around the world to participate in one of the universe’s biggest sporting events, Moscow will come to life with the sounds of millions of teeming fans. There will be excitement. There will be disappointment. And there will be one ultimate victor. Surely the nearly twelve million inhabitants of Moscow are hoping that—with their support—their home country of Russia will be the victor.

When?
The event will take place over a month-long period, starting on June 14, 2018 and ending on July 15, 2018. This means that the event will avoid the famous Russian cold. Though the event is still two years away, it hasn’t stopped the city of Moscow from preparing. Luzhniki Stadium is already being prepped for the final showdown of the 2018 FIFA showdown.

Importance of the World Cup 

There is no event quite like the FIFA World Cup. In fact, there are few sporting events that mark such a large conglomeration of international sporting teams in competition with one another. In the minds of millions of citizens worldwide, the FIFA World Cup is second only to the Olympics (if that). Because of this, the FIFA World Cup obviously contains a lot of importance. For millions across the world, the intense and fierce competition of the World Cup represents the pride of their nations. It represents the long, historical rivalries between neighboring nations. And it represents a chance at glory.

Indeed, there is no other sporting event outside of the Olympics, where national pride is put on the line quite like it is at the World Cup. For those teams that participate in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, their chance at bringing their nations glory means everything to them. There is no doubt that the thirty-two teams that qualified will not only be playing for their own international fame and recognition, but also for the pride of their countries. The winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup will go down in history and will earn their country bragging rights for at least the next four years. But the winner must first make it through the grueling playing schedule. With sixty-four proposed matchups, this means that the road to the championship will be paved with the bitter struggles and tears of disappointment.

 Only one team will be able to say they survived it all. 

For these reasons, the World Cup can be considered by some—and indeed is—by more than just a game. It represents the best of each nation in terms of commitment and dedication. It shows which nations are able to gather their people in support of their teams. And it serves as a benchmark for which nations exhibit the most national pride. In addition to this, the 2018 World Cup will prove to be a big milestone for international relations. In a world that is experiencing a number of horrific international tragedies and wars, the World Cup will be a reminded that nations can and should get along. It is a time when nations band together and join hands as one. It is also a break from all the stress and hatefulness that divide us as a world and as a common people.

Did You Know? 

The 2018 FIFA World Cup holds further significance, however, as it marks the first time in the history of the World Cup that the event will take place in Eastern Europe. At no other time in the history of the sport has such a major event been held in the region, and as a result, it shall likely prove to be a historical event. This means that the people of Moscow and the other Russian host cities will be experiencing an event quite unlike any other in their lives. It also means that millions of people who have yet to experience the World Cup up close will get the opportunity to go. It is also the first World Cup to be held in Europe since 2006, ending an absentee streak that extends more than a decade. For this reason, it can be said to bring some of the pride back to Europe. In 2013, there was talk of expanding the event from having thirty-two teams to forty teams, but these plans were eventually dropped. The idea was that there were not enough African and Asian teams participating in the event. Despite appeals, FIFA decided that thirty-two teams were enough. This means that not all the teams that wanted to participate qualified. In addition to hosting the final battle of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Luzhniki Stadium will also host Russia’s first match, and a semi-final match, making the stadium the most important of the entire year. This means that Moscow is likely to be an international hotspot during the event and that tickets to the city are sure to be expensive.

 Conclusion 

The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be a landmark event for several reasons, and though it is still nearly two years away, it is worth getting excited about already. After all, you can be sure that the people of Moscow are already deep in preparation. If you have not yet gotten into the FIFA World Cup, it is a great time to start! As the first event to be held in Eastern Europe in the history of the support, it will certainly prove to be quite a unique spectacle. If you are a long-time fan, however, you probably are already aware of what’s at stake in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. It’s time to hunker down and get ready for the intense rivalry and pageantry that goes with the World Cup. I hope you’re ready.