Moscow held a large light show to welcome the 2018 World Cup 1

On the evening of May 31, local time, a large light show was held at Manes Plaza in Moscow, Russia, to welcome the 2018 World Cup. The 2018 World Cup will be held in 12 of the 11 cities in Russia from June 14th to July 15th. This is the first time the World Cup has been held in Russia. It is also the first time in the World Cup held in Eastern Europe.