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    World Cup 2018 Preview: What You Need To Know

    The soccer tournament kicks off in Moscow on Thursday. From new stars to controversial stadiums, here's our guide on what to follow.
    by Laurel Wamsley Jun 14, 2018 4 minutes
    Nigeria's jersey for the 2018 World Cup

    The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off this week in Russia. Here's the nitty-gritty and a few stories to watch as 32 national soccer teams begin their pursuit of the copa mundial.

    When does it start?

    The tournament starts on Thursday, June 14, and runs through Sunday, July 15.

    In the opener, host nation Russia will take on Saudi Arabia. No host team ever has lost the opening match of the World Cup. South Africa is the only host nation to not advance to the knockout stage; Russia hopes to avoid that fate.

    On Friday there

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