On Destination Guide Russia 2018 we look at the newly built Nizhny Novgorod Stadium located in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.

The stadium has a sitting capacity of 44, 899 spectators and has a playing surface made of grass.

After the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the facility is expected to host home matches of FC Olimpiyets a team based in the city.

The stadium will host 6 matches at the 2018 FIFA World Cup including the big one on 21June involving Argentina and Croatia.

England and Panama will also face each other at this stadium in 24 June 2018.

MATCHES

18 June 2018: Sweden v South Korea

21 June 2018: Argentina v Croatia

24 June 2018: England v Panama

27 June 2018: Switzerland v Costa Rica

1 July 2018; Winner Group D v Runner-up Group C (Round of 16)

6 July 2018: Winner Match 49 v Winner Match 50 ( Quarterfinal)

Kelvin Trudeau Musako

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