FIFA Chief Confident Russia to Build 2018 World Cup Stadiums on Time

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that Russia would avoid troubles in preparations for World Cup similar to those ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday he expected Russia to build and test all 12 stadiums for the 2018 World Cup on time.

The world football’s governing body reportedly expressed concerns about delays and rising costs that complicated the construction of a St. Petersburg stadium, the venue of Russia’s first Confederation Cup next year.

"There is a lot to be done but we are very confident that everything will be ready well on time. Of course, we will make some tests and the Confederation Cup is also part of the test," Infantino told reporters.

The recently-elected FIFA chief assured journalists that he had overseen preparations for four World Cups, "so I know that there are always issues." He added he was certain that Russia would avoid troubles similar to those ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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According to Infantino, the Confederation Cup is the world football’s second most important event organized by FIFA. He ruled out relocating the opening and the final games to another venue.

"The Confederation Cup opening match and the final will take place in St. Petersburg… because we have received all necessary guarantees from the authorities…Of course, there is still some work to be done," he said.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be held from June 14 to July 15 in 11 Russian cities, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Rostov-on-Don, Sochi and Volgograd. According to chief of the Russia 2018 Organizing Committee Alexei Sorokin, Russia will spend over $10 billion on the 2018 World Cup.

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