Having held the World Cup as recently as 2018, Vladimir Putin's nation have five recently-built or renovated stadiums that can host in excess of 45,000 supporters. Initially build to host the 2013 Summer Universiade, it hosted six matches at the 2018 World Cup, and is due to host the 2023 UEFA Super Cup - which now seems unlikely. The brand new stadium hosted four fixtures at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, including England's win over Tunisia and Poland's win over Japan. That came after four 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup matches took place in the ground including the final, and before seven UEFA Euro 2020 fixtures. First built in 1956, renovations were completed in 1997, 2004 and most recently 2017.Notable events include the 1980 Olympic Games, Champions League final in 2008 and seven matches at the 2018 World Cup including the final.

Source: The Star March 01, 2022 11:05 UTC