Russia on track for World Cup 2018, say FIFA inspectors


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 22 Oct 2014

Head of FIFA inspection committee Christian Unger (C) talks to the media as he inspects the Luzhniki Stadium, which is under construction, in Moscow, October 20, 2014. REUTERS/Maxim Zmeyev

MOSCOW (Reuters) - FIFA has said it is happy with the progress being made by hosts Russia ahead of the 2018 World Cup after the governing body's inspection committee carried out its first official visit.

"As we heard today, everything is going according to plan, which is great news for everyone," said committee head Chris Unger, whose delegation has visited stadiums in St. Petersburg, Kazan, Sochi and two arenas in Moscow.

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