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25 reasons for pride: FIFA World Cup — how Russia welcomed the world

25 reasons for pride: FIFA World Cup — how Russia welcomed the world
28.04.2025

There are events that are forever etched in history. And there are those that rewrite it from a new chapter. In 2018, Russia became the country that hosted the best FIFA World Cup in history — according to the organisers themselves and fans from around the world.

We continue our special project "25 Reasons for Pride," dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the first inauguration of Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. From that day began a new era — a time of large-scale national projects, self-confidence, and openness to the world.

Russia became the first country in Eastern Europe to host the World Cup. Matches were held in 11 cities — from Kaliningrad to Yekaterinburg, from Saint Petersburg to Sochi. The tournament was attended by more than 3 million fans, and the broadcasts were watched by over 3.5 billion people worldwide.

Russia received international recognition for the highest standards of organization, security, hospitality, and logistics.

The national team played a legendary match against Spain, defeating the world champions in a penalty shootout and reaching the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in history. The Russian team ranked among the top eight teams in the world, and the entire stadium — and the whole country — gave them a standing ovation.

The legacy of the World Cup:

12 world-class stadiums were built or modernised, now hosting major sports and cultural events.

Dozens of kilometers of new roads, transport interchanges, railway stations, and airports were constructed.

The host cities received a new impetus for development — in the economy, tourism, sports, and culture.

Follow our special project "25 Reasons for Pride" on the social media pages of the National Centre RUSSIA.

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