https://www.techradar.com/news/how-to-watch-fifa-world-cup-finals-live-stream-free-online-russia-2018 > Russia is the somewhat controversial host nation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals. It will take place over 64 matches, in 16 venues, across 13 cities - from Kaliningrad to Yekaterinburg. > The first game - the hosts Russia vs Saudi Arabia -  kicks off on Thursday June 14 with the tournament lasting a day over one month. The World Cup final takes place in Moscow on Sunday July 15.