As we continue on our Destination Guide, our next review is Kazan Arena, a stadium located in Kazan, Russia.

The Kazan Arena has a sitting capacity of 45,379 with a field size of 105 by 68 meters.

It is home to Russian Premier League side Rubin Kazan.

Construction began in 2010 at a cost of $450 million and was officially opened in July 2013.

It will host six world cup matches which include four group games, a Round of 16 clash and one Quarterfinal encounter.

Some matches to look out for at this venue are Iran v Spain on 20June 2018, Poland v Colombia on 24 June 2018 and South Korea v Germany on 27 June 2018.

MATCHES

16 June 2018: France v Australia

20 June 2018: Iran v Spain

24 June 2018: Poland v Colombia

27 June 2018: South Korea v Germany

30 June 2018: Winner Group C v Runner-up Group D (Round of 16)

6 July 2018: Winner Match 53 v Winner Match 54 ( Quarterfinal)

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