Russia’s all-time leading goalscorer Alexandr Kerzhakov spoke about his personal aspirations for Russia 2018 and the hopes of the country ahead of hosting football’s showpiece event in two years’ time. 

FIFA.com hears from Russia’s new coach Stanislav Cherchesov as he prepares to lead his team in a historic first FIFA World Cup on home soil.]]>

FIFA.com caught up with Ecuador right-back Juan Carlos Paredes, nicknamed ‘The Ant’, who talks FIFA World Cup qualifying, switching positions for the national team, life in the English Premier League and more.   

The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Host City located furthest to the west, Kaliningrad is set to host four group-stage matches at the upcoming tournament. FIFA.com reveals what Kaliningrad will have to offer during Russia 2018.

Every week in the build-up to Russia 2018, FIFA.com will be highlighting a classic FIFA World Cup image. Our latest photograph captures a moving moment in the aftermath of the 1978 Final.