2018 World Cup: Russia - Saudi Arabia, the opening match after the final draw of the groups

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The final draw for the 2018 World Cup was held at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow (RUS), on Friday 01/12/2017. The opening match of the tournement will be played between the hosts, Russia, and Saudi Arabia (Group A), scheduled at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on 14/06/2018.

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