Google Doodle Celebrates Opening Ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2018 On 14th June

Google Doodle on 14th June 2018, celebrates the official opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup-2018 conducted in Russia.

FIFA World Cup-2018 will witness participation of male national team players from 32 countries, competing for the best rankings in 12 locations in 11 cities across the happening country of Russia.

Today, Google’s Doodle showcase a special vision of diverse art by incorporating elements from each of the 32 unique Doodles guest artists. It has been created by Gluekit. This year’s Doodle Series will celebrate the rich cultures and talents of the 32 participating countries by presenting guest artists from all nations.

FIFA World Cup-2018 is scheduled to be held from 14th June 2018 to 15th July 2018 with a total of 64 games.

FIFA World Cup-2018 opening match will be played between Russia and Saudi Arabia on 14th June 2018 at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. The final game will culminate at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on 15th July 2018.

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FIFA was founded in 1904, headquarter of FIFA is situated in Zurich. Its present membership comprises of 211 national associations. The member countries of the FIFA divided into six regional confederations, Africa, Europe, North and Central America, Asia, Oceania and South America.

FIFA World Cup is held with an interval of 4 years, all the member countries participate in the qualifying round. out of 211 countries, only top 32 countries from six regional confederations participate in the World Cup.

Till date, 20 editions of FIFA World Cup were held in different countries around the world. Out of which 8 countries have won the FIFA World Cup Trophy. Brazil tops the list with 5 world cup trophies, followed by Germany and Italy with 4 each, Argentina and Uruguay won two each, while France, Spain, and England won once.