2018 Look ahead: Countdown to the World Cup in Russia
Al Jazeera looks ahead with a report from Russia as the country gears up to host the World Cup next summer.
2 Jan 2018
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Al Jazeera looks ahead with a report from Russia as the country gears up to host the World Cup next summer.