Russia 2018: World Cup logo unveiled from space and projected onto the walls of the Bolshoi Theatre

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The logo of the 2018 World Cup in Russia was presented by three Russian cosmonauts from the International Space Station, live on Channel One Russia, Russia's public-TV broadcaster, on 28/10/2014. Joseph Blatter, president of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) and Vitaly Mutko, president of LOC (Local Organizing Committee for the 21st World Cup), the Russian sports minister and members of the FIFA executive committee were guests of the Russian channel for this event.

The logo was projected on the facade of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. The emblem of the 2018 World Cup was designed by Brandia Central, Portuguese brand consulting company, which also designed the logo for Euro 2012 (Poland and Ukraine) and Euro 2016 (France).

  • "The Official Look programme and the Official Slogan (are) planned for launch in the first half of 2015.
  • The Official Poster and Official Mascot are due to be presented at the end of 2016."

The logo of the 2018 World Cup revealed from space

Logo of the 2018 World Cup in Russia revealed from…

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