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![Yury Zhirkov of Russia wins a header Mohammed Alburayk of Saudi Arabia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Group A match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday in Moscow, Russia.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/gettyimages-974306166-252ea77c8e867f0226fcd16c9fd810ccc3cdcfa8-e1528992340656-900x422.jpg)
World Cup 2018 Preview: What You Need To Know
By: Laurel Wamsley | NPR
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The soccer tournament kicks off in Moscow on Thursday. From new stars to controversial stadiums, here’s our guide on what to follow.