The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia will kick off Thursday, which means a month-long schedule of non-stop soccer featuring the best teams and (most of) the best players from around the globe.
World Cup 2018 Opening Ceremony: Start time, TV/live stream info for Thursday
You might want to set your alarm clock if you want to catch the World Cup’s opening ceremony.
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Before the first game kicks off, an opening ceremony will be held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. The event features the Fresh Prince himself, Will Smith, performing the 2018 World Cup’s official anthem “Live It Up” with Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi. English singer Robbie Williams and Russian soprano Aida Garifullina will also perform.
2018 World Cup Opening Ceremony
Date: June 14
Time: 10 a.m. ET
TV: FOX’s pregame show; Telemundo
Live Stream: fuboTV
After the ceremony, Russia will take on Saudi Arabia in the first game of the World Cup. Saudi Arabia is playing in its first World Cup since 2006. Russia, who automatically qualified for the tournament as its host, is the lowest-ranked team competing. They will square off at 11 a.m.
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