For the 2018 World Cup, Russia proposed the following host cities: Kaliningrad, Kazan, Krasnodar, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Saint Petersburg, Samara, Saransk, Sochi, Volgograd, Yaroslavl, and Yekaterinburg. All the cities are in or just outside European Russia to reduce travel time for the teams in the huge country. The bid evaluation report stated: "The Russian bid proposes 13 host cities and 16 stadiums, thus exceeding FIFA's minimum requirement. Three of the 16 stadiums would be renovated, and 13 would be newly constructed."
In October 2011 Russia decreased the number of stadiums from 16 to 14. Construction of the proposed Podolsk stadium in the Moscow region was cancelled by the regional government, and also in the capital, Spartak Stadium was competing with Dynamo Stadium over which would be constructed first.
The final choice of host cities was announced on 29 September 2012. The number of cities was further reduced to 11 and number of stadiums to 12 as Krasnodar and Yaroslavl were dropped from the final list.
Sepp Blatter stated in July 2014 that due to concerns over the completion of venues in Russia, the number of venues for the tournament may be reduced from 12 to 10. He also said, "We are not going to be in a situation, as is the case of one, two or even three stadiums in South Africa, where it is a problem of what you do with these stadiums".
In October 2014, on their first official visit to Russia, FIFA's inspection committee and its head Chris Unger visited St Petersburg, Sochi, Kazan and both Moscow venues. They were satisfied with the progress.
On 8 October 2015, FIFA and the Local Organising Committee agreed on the official names of the stadiums used during the tournament.
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1000 hotel rooms to be created in Rostov-on-Don by World Cup 2018
Within the framework of preparations for the World Cup 2018, hotels network is to be expanded in the city of Rostov-on-Don, head of the Economy Department, Svetlana Kambulova, said at a session of the city legislative assembly.
“The main direction of the tourist sector development is formation of a comfortable environment for the guests. In the run-up to the World Cup 2018, the development of infrastructure on the city’s territory is one of the most important tasks”, - she added.
According to Svetlana Kambulova, at present, 118 hotels with 3350 rooms are in the register.
Now seven hotel complexes are under construction and Radisson hotel is being renovated. These measures would allow to get 1,000 additional rooms, she said.
“The main direction of the tourist sector development is formation of a comfortable environment for the guests. In the run-up to the World Cup 2018, the development of infrastructure on the city’s territory is one of the most important tasks”, - she added.
According to Svetlana Kambulova, at present, 118 hotels with 3350 rooms are in the register.
Now seven hotel complexes are under construction and Radisson hotel is being renovated. These measures would allow to get 1,000 additional rooms, she said.
ESPN provides FOX Sports a blueprint for World Cup 2018
Given the events on the ground in France involving hooliganism and the need for on-site reporters with news gathering capability, ESPN is providing a strong example to FOX Sports as to the types of resources they must deploy on the ground to properly cover what may prove to be a controversial 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Case in point, Steve Bower’s reporting on Sunday from a violence-plagued Marseille gave the best account I’ve seen anywhere what the aftermath of the England-Russia match was like both in the stadium and after the match. Bower’s first hand account of the violence and comparisons with what he has observed at past international tournaments gave a perspective generally not offered on American television about these type of events.
Studio:
ESPN’s studio analysis thus far in this Euro 2016, with the exception of Abby Wambach who has a steep learning curve, has been even stronger than during the 2014 World Cup. Michael Ballack is much improved without the specter of constant fighting with Alexi Lalas (now at FOX). Plus the rotation of studio hosts has helped to liven things up. Steve McManaman has improved. And Taylor Twellman, whose skeptics can seemingly only point to his playing career as a reason he shouldn’t be commentating on this event, is making a strong case that he is the strongest American analyst of the world game in the modern era. Twellman and Ballack have developed a chemistry almost immediately that has enhanced ESPN’s coverage.
Case in point, Steve Bower’s reporting on Sunday from a violence-plagued Marseille gave the best account I’ve seen anywhere what the aftermath of the England-Russia match was like both in the stadium and after the match. Bower’s first hand account of the violence and comparisons with what he has observed at past international tournaments gave a perspective generally not offered on American television about these type of events.
Studio:
ESPN’s studio analysis thus far in this Euro 2016, with the exception of Abby Wambach who has a steep learning curve, has been even stronger than during the 2014 World Cup. Michael Ballack is much improved without the specter of constant fighting with Alexi Lalas (now at FOX). Plus the rotation of studio hosts has helped to liven things up. Steve McManaman has improved. And Taylor Twellman, whose skeptics can seemingly only point to his playing career as a reason he shouldn’t be commentating on this event, is making a strong case that he is the strongest American analyst of the world game in the modern era. Twellman and Ballack have developed a chemistry almost immediately that has enhanced ESPN’s coverage.
2018 World Cup ticket
The USA Team would be seeking a sixth appearance at the world football showpiece billed for Russia when the African qualifying series begin later this year.
Having missed out of the last two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations described as ‘painful’, the country’s football federation has revealed that anything aside from the World Cup ticket would be unacceptable.
“We cannot afford any distractions, not from anywhere,” Pinnick told media.
“We have an objective of qualifying for Russia 2018 and that is not what we can negotiate. That is one of the reasons I am in the office today.
“The Board has to look at various areas of the preparation as we countenance the draw for the group phase of the series that is coming up on 24th June.”
He also drew positives from the three-time African champions’ victory over Mali and Luxembourg in last month’s international friendlies.
Nigeria are likely to face Algeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Tunisia or Cameroon in a tough World Cup qualifying group after they were zoned in Pot 3 with Congo Brazzaville, Morocco, Mali and South Africa.
They will know their foes on June 24, 2016 as the draw for the World Cup qualifiers will be staged in Cairo, Egypt.
Having missed out of the last two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations described as ‘painful’, the country’s football federation has revealed that anything aside from the World Cup ticket would be unacceptable.
“We cannot afford any distractions, not from anywhere,” Pinnick told media.
“We have an objective of qualifying for Russia 2018 and that is not what we can negotiate. That is one of the reasons I am in the office today.
“The Board has to look at various areas of the preparation as we countenance the draw for the group phase of the series that is coming up on 24th June.”
He also drew positives from the three-time African champions’ victory over Mali and Luxembourg in last month’s international friendlies.
Nigeria are likely to face Algeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Tunisia or Cameroon in a tough World Cup qualifying group after they were zoned in Pot 3 with Congo Brazzaville, Morocco, Mali and South Africa.
They will know their foes on June 24, 2016 as the draw for the World Cup qualifiers will be staged in Cairo, Egypt.
Russian preparations for 2018 World Cup
Stadium construction for the 2018 World Cup is on schedule, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday, contradicting recent reports of delays and cost increases.
Russia has been working to avoid a repeat of the problems that complicated preparations for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Of the 12 stadiums for the tournament in Russia, nine have significant construction work remaining.
"Preparation for the World Cup is in full swing," Putin said. "All of the developers promise -- and are confident -- that they will comply with the commitments to finish facilities on time."
Earlier Wednesday, St. Petersburg lawmakers increased the budget for the World Cup stadium in that city by 4.3 billion rubles ($64 million), a 12 percent increase.
The stadium was originally supposed to open in 2008, but saw repeated delays, design changes and cost increases. World Cup organizing committee head Alexei Sorokin refused to comment on the latest cost hike. "For FIFA, the main thing is the readiness of the stadium," he told reporters on Wednesday. "It will be ready at the end of the year."
Last month, Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said work on the stadium in Samara had stopped because of a dispute with a construction firm. The Samara region's sports minister denied any stoppage in an interview last week with The Associated Press.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Russia was on track for the tournament despite its economic difficulties. The Russian economy shrank 3.7 percent last year under pressure from sanctions and low oil prices and is projected by the IMF to contract 1.5 percent this year.
"We've received all the guarantees that the work will be delivered as promised," Infantino said, adding that the World Cup will "boost the economy."
Putin and Infantino were speaking at a ceremony at an open-air theater in Moscow to mark the start of recruitment of the 15,000 volunteers who will work at the World Cup and the 5,000 for next year's Confederations Cup.
Also, Infantino denied that repeated doping scandals had tarnished the host nation's reputation.
"It does not affect the country's reputation and certainly not the quality of preparations for the World Cup," Infantino said. "From what I can see, everything is done with respect by Russia to move ahead in the right way.
"As far as FIFA is concerned, we have our doping programs, they are very strict and very firm and they apply whatever."
Also on Wednesday, Infantino, Mutko and various officials and retired star players played a short exhibition game against a team of Russian celebrities, drawing 0-0. The new FIFA president was active in attack but spurned two good chances to score.
Russia has been working to avoid a repeat of the problems that complicated preparations for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Of the 12 stadiums for the tournament in Russia, nine have significant construction work remaining.
"Preparation for the World Cup is in full swing," Putin said. "All of the developers promise -- and are confident -- that they will comply with the commitments to finish facilities on time."
Earlier Wednesday, St. Petersburg lawmakers increased the budget for the World Cup stadium in that city by 4.3 billion rubles ($64 million), a 12 percent increase.
The stadium was originally supposed to open in 2008, but saw repeated delays, design changes and cost increases. World Cup organizing committee head Alexei Sorokin refused to comment on the latest cost hike. "For FIFA, the main thing is the readiness of the stadium," he told reporters on Wednesday. "It will be ready at the end of the year."
Last month, Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said work on the stadium in Samara had stopped because of a dispute with a construction firm. The Samara region's sports minister denied any stoppage in an interview last week with The Associated Press.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Russia was on track for the tournament despite its economic difficulties. The Russian economy shrank 3.7 percent last year under pressure from sanctions and low oil prices and is projected by the IMF to contract 1.5 percent this year.
"We've received all the guarantees that the work will be delivered as promised," Infantino said, adding that the World Cup will "boost the economy."
Putin and Infantino were speaking at a ceremony at an open-air theater in Moscow to mark the start of recruitment of the 15,000 volunteers who will work at the World Cup and the 5,000 for next year's Confederations Cup.
Also, Infantino denied that repeated doping scandals had tarnished the host nation's reputation.
"It does not affect the country's reputation and certainly not the quality of preparations for the World Cup," Infantino said. "From what I can see, everything is done with respect by Russia to move ahead in the right way.
"As far as FIFA is concerned, we have our doping programs, they are very strict and very firm and they apply whatever."
Also on Wednesday, Infantino, Mutko and various officials and retired star players played a short exhibition game against a team of Russian celebrities, drawing 0-0. The new FIFA president was active in attack but spurned two good chances to score.
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